by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 50 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. Combined, these schools handed out 5,367 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The phys ed bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health & physical education students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in health & physical education.
Temple University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Temple is a fairly large public university located in the city of Philadelphia.
After graduating, phys ed bachelor's recipients usually earn around $29,322 in their early careers.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn an average of $28,820 in the first couple years of their career.
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It is hard to beat Syracuse University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those health & physical education students who get their bachelor's degree from Syracuse University earn $4,822 more than the average phys ed student.
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SUNY Cortland is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Located in the town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career wages of $28,289.
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Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, phys ed bachelor's recipients usually earn around $31,403 in their early careers.
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Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career income of $26,555.
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Penn State University Park is a very large public university located in the small city of University Park.More information about a bachelor’s in health & physical education from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus
Towson is a large public university located in the city of Towson.
Those health & physical education students who get their bachelor's degree from Towson University make $2,102 more than the standard phys ed graduate.
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Located in the town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn around $26,253 in the first couple years of their career.
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Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in health & physical education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Explore the best health & physical education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 1,593 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 1,790 |
| Maryland | 207 | 739 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 836 |
| Delaware | 130 | 313 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 79 |
One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2,912 |
| Sports Management | 1,640 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 578 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 136 |
| Sports Studies | 71 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 247 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 151 |
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 22 |
| Outdoor Education | 12 |