by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pima Community College earned the #1 spot for value among physical education schools in Arizona. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, with out-of-state students paying around $7,758. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Early-career physical education graduates make about $40,977. Set against $10,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Eastern Arizona College one of the best values for physical education. Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Thatcher. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, while out-of-state students pay about $9,552. Students borrow a median of $6,781 to complete the physical education program here. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Eastern Arizona College generally make around $40,304. That is a strong return on a $6,781 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at Bryan University Los Angeles, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tempe, Bryan University Los Angeles is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,219. Students borrow a median of $16,223 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Bryan University Los Angeles earn a median of $32,969 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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