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2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for physical education students.

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• Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Physical Education Schools

1

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

$4,322 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,947 Avg Student Debt

$46,219 Median Earnings (10yr)

Anne Arundel Community College earned the #1 spot for value among physical education schools in Maryland. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $59,894. Set against $13,947 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

$52,081 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,697 Avg Student Debt

$60,663 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Mcdaniel College one of the best values for physical education. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,081. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $25,697. Physical Education graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $38,122 early in their careers. Set against $25,697 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mcdaniel College admits about 78% of applicants.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.