2027 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Massachusetts

[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical education teaching & coaching education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education teaching & coaching students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Massachusetts
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
For return on investment in physical education teaching & coaching, no school beat Salem State University this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, while out-of-state students pay about $19,531. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $59,390. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Students looking for strong value in physical education teaching & coaching will find it at Bridgewater State University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,734 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $48,072 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in physical education teaching & coaching will find it at Boston University, which ranked #3. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $25,125. 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.
Springfield College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,974 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $27,151. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $42,231 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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