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2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Louisiana

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,165 Avg Student Debt
$52,428 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Education Badge [Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value physical education schools.

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2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Louisiana

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

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Louisiana Tech University tops our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools in Louisiana. Set in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Early-career physical education graduates make about $31,802. Set against $24,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at University Of New Orleans, which ranked #2. University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of University Of New Orleans earn a median of $25,262 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Louisiana College crest
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA

A rank of #3 makes Louisiana College one of the best values for physical education. Set in the suburb of Pineville, Louisiana College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $20,266 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $25,000. Physical Education graduates of Louisiana College earn a median of $57,294 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earned it the #4 place for physical education. Located in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,864, with out-of-state students paying around $19,652. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $28,009. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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