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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General is the 54th most popular major in the country with 13,944 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,119 sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 93 colleges that offer a degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. To top this list, a school must have a successful sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 386 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 224 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at West Virginia University

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 183 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UARK Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Peay State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 182 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Austin Peay State University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Out of the 93 schools in the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 140 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full James Madison University Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 128 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UofL Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 125 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full William & Mary Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 124 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at UNC Charlotte

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Pembroke, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 117 students in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Carolina at Pembroke Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Cookeville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 108 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Tennessee Technological University

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 107 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at American Military University

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Johnson City, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 102 students in 2020-2021.

Full East Tennessee State University Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Martin is a medium-sized school located in Martin, Tennessee that handed out 94 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at UT Martin

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 91 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 89 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Emory University

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. NSU is a public institution located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 60 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at NSU

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Tennessee State University

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North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, North Carolina Central University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at North Carolina Central University

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The University of West Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Full The University of West Florida Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, Bridgewater College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Bridgewater, Virginia, and it awarded 46 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Bridgewater College

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University of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #21, University of New Orleans did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. University of New Orleans is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 37 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of New Orleans Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of the Cumberlands is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Full Cumberlands Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Report

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With a ranking of #23, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region list. University of Arkansas at Monticello is a small school located in Monticello, Arkansas that handed out 35 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at UAM

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West Virginia State University
Institute, West Virginia

West Virginia State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. WVSU is a public institution located in Institute, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at WVSU

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Morehouse College
Atlanta, Georgia

Morehouse College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Physical Education Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General at Morehouse College

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