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2027 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in the New England Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$26,101 Avg Student Debt
$58,557 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Badge [Physical Education Teaching & Coaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physical-education-teaching-and-coaching/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools.

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2027 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical education teaching & coaching, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Leading the list is Rhode Island College, our #1 best value for physical education teaching & coaching in the New England Region. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $51,124. Set against $29,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Salem State University earned it the #2 place for physical education teaching & coaching. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Salem State University generally make around $59,390. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Bridgewater State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education teaching & coaching, landing the #3 spot this year. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. In-state tuition and fees average $11,734, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $48,072. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bridgewater State University admits about 88% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #4 place for physical education teaching & coaching. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $47,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in physical education teaching & coaching will find it at Central Connecticut State University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $25,000. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $60,212. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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University Of Maine earned the #6 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $27,000. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $42,428 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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Keene State College earned the #7 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $42,492. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont earned the #8 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $41,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #9 for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $24,875. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $44,455 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Eastern Connecticut State University placed #10 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $29,000. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $47,736. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #11 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $63,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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University Of Connecticut ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $25,777. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College earned the #13 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,974. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $27,151 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $42,231 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,151 median debt. Springfield College admits about 72% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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