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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida

22 Colleges in Florida
2,006 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$30,841 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health & Physical Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 22 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,006 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida Your choice of health & physical education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health & Physical Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Phys Ed
Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Phys Ed

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Florida

The schools below may not offer all types of phys ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Florida Schools in Phys Ed

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
247 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
34.8% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 247 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from University of Florida earn $7,841 more than the average phys ed student.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$35,761 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 100 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from University of Miami make $4,919 more than the standard phys ed grad.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$32,221 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in health & physical education needs to check out Florida State University. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 204 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually earn around $32,221 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
23.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were roughly 135 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career wages of $25,070.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
59.7% Growth in Graduates

UCF is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 67 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from University of Central Florida earn $16,410 more than the typical phys ed student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$35,838 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Pensacola, UWF is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 31st out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 147 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education degree recipients from The University of West Florida receive an earnings boost of around $4,996 over the average income of health & physical education graduates.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$44,824 Median Starting Salary

USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the large city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 53 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from University of South Florida - Main Campus earn $13,983 more than the average phys ed graduate.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
35.1% Growth in Graduates

NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.

There were roughly 74 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually make an average of $25,404 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
90 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
8.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #606 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 90 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career wages of $30,950.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from University of North Florida

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
189 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
3.2% Growth in Graduates

FAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. A Best Colleges rank of #484 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 189 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually make around $31,893 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Florida Atlantic University

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,801
North Carolina 279 2,932
Virginia 274 1,581
Tennessee 269 2,402
South Carolina 248 1,140
Kentucky 244 952
Louisiana 242 678
Mississippi 234 1,043
Arkansas 234 854
Alabama 233 858
West Virginia 207 1,158

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One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Phys Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Sports Management 1,099
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 668
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 175
Physical Fitness Technician 62
Sports Studies 2

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 391

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