2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Florida
[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Florida
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Physical Education Schools
Leading the list is The University Of West Florida, our #1 best value for physical education in Florida. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $22,188 in student loans. Physical Education graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $28,643 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,188 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,725 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,494 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $36,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University admits about 21% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at Jacksonville University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $48,150 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $40,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jacksonville University admits about 57% of applicants.
Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools. Located in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,650. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career physical education graduates make about $54,317. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Webber International University earned it the #5 place for physical education. Webber International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Babson Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,770. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $27,000. Physical Education graduates of Webber International University earn a median of $34,494 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale came in at #6 for value in physical education this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,056. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $29,454 in student loans. Early-career physical education graduates make about $45,965. That is a strong return on a $29,454 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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