2026 Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Washington

Physical Education Teaching & Coaching is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical education teaching & coaching programs.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical education teaching & coaching schools.

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• Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Washington

Best Schools for Physical Education Teaching & Coaching in Washington

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical education teaching & coaching degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching

1

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Degrees Awarded

$49,177 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Central Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in physical education teaching & coaching. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Central Washington University awarded about 28 physical education teaching & coaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical education teaching & coaching degree from Central Washington University earn around $49,177 in the first couple years of their career. Central Washington University graduates carry a median of $23,377 in student loans. Read more about the physical education teaching & coaching program at Central Washington University

2

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Degrees Awarded

$37,520 Median Starting Salary

Western Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical education teaching & coaching, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 12 physical education teaching & coaching degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical education teaching & coaching degree from Western Washington University earn around $37,520 in the first couple years of their career. Western Washington University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the physical education teaching & coaching program at Western Washington University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.