2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania
[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 7 schools to find the best return on investment for physical education students.
What’s on this page:
2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania
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
Our analysis ranked Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in physical education in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,046 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,870 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $26,167. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $38,951. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,380, with out-of-state students paying around $16,297. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Physical Education graduates of Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn a median of $37,991 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania Western University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Students borrow a median of $32,252 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $39,718 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,252 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, compared with $14,676 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $35,411 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,775 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,258 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Lancaster Bible College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,990. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $28,507. Early-career physical education graduates make about $35,130. Set against $28,507 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lancaster Bible College admits about 56% of applicants.
Lebanon Valley College came in at #7 for value in physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,080. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Lebanon Valley College earn a median of $39,243 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lebanon Valley College admits about 84% of applicants.
More Physical Education Rankings
View All Physical Education Rankings >
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.
