2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Oklahoma
[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 13 schools to find the best return on investment for physical education students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Oklahoma
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
Redlands Community College earned the #1 spot for value among physical education schools in Oklahoma. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,385 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,951. Students borrow a median of $14,682 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Redlands Community College earn a median of $45,166 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Chickasha, University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,000, while out-of-state students pay about $20,190. Physical Education graduates of University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma earn a median of $30,136 early in their careers. The acceptance rate is 66%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Oklahoma State College earned it the #3 place for physical education. Western Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the town of Altus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,390, while out-of-state students pay about $9,758. Students borrow a median of $14,654 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn a median of $39,122 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Oklahoma Panhandle State University one of the best values for physical education. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,092, while out-of-state students pay about $8,675. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $24,249. Physical Education graduates of Oklahoma Panhandle State University earn a median of $53,151 early in their careers. Set against $24,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes East Central University one of the best values for physical education. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,032, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $21,200 in student loans. Physical Education graduates of East Central University earn a median of $29,616 early in their careers. Set against $21,200 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Connors State College came in at #6 for value in physical education this year. Set in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, with out-of-state students paying around $7,530. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $16,071. Physical Education graduates of Connors State College earn a median of $47,964 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cameron University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education schools. Cameron University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lawton. In-state tuition and fees average $7,095, while out-of-state students pay about $16,515. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $18,383. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Cameron University generally make around $26,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rose State College placed #8 among the best values for physical education. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Students borrow a median of $13,451 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $50,860. That is a strong return on a $13,451 median debt.
Northeastern State University came in at #9 for value in physical education this year. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,810, compared with $17,290 for out-of-state students. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $19,041 in student loans. Physical Education graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $49,353 early in their careers. Set against $19,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University came in at #10 for value in physical education this year. Set in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $57,280. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #11 for value in physical education this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,200 to complete the physical education program here. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $35,437. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Nazarene University earned the #12 position for value in physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,190 in tuition and fees. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $52,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #13 for value in physical education this year. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bartlesville. Students from in state pay about $33,550 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $30,970. Early-career physical education graduates make about $64,764. Set against $30,970 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 66%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
