2027 Best Physical Education Associate’s Degree Schools
Physical Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 47 schools to find the best for physical education students.
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Best Schools for Physical Education in the United States
Below are the best physical education schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Physical Education
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 school for physical education. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 106 physical education degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Physical Education graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $31,905 early in their careers. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $15,252 in student loans.
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Cabrillo College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical education, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Aptos. Cabrillo College awarded about 197 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Cabrillo College earn a median of $38,985 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,864 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong physical education program will find one at Shasta College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public university. There were roughly 110 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Shasta College in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Shasta College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,275.
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Hudson Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. About 16 physical education degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Physical Education graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $43,989 early in their careers. Hudson Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans.
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Blinn College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical education, ranking #5. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public university. There were roughly 90 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree.
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South Texas College came in at #6 for physical education this year. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 physical education students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $22,699 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $4,500 to complete this degree.
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College Of San Mateo came in at #7 for physical education this year. This large public university is located in the city of San Mateo. About 19 physical education degrees were awarded at College Of San Mateo in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College landed the #8 spot for physical education this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public university. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 13 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical education degree from San Diego Miramar College earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College came in at #9 for physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 16 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $35,667 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246.
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College Of The Canyons landed the #10 spot for physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public institution. College Of The Canyons awarded about 320 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Mt San Antonio College landed the #11 spot for physical education this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 339 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $19,869. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $6,865 in student loans.
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Riverside City College came in at #12 for physical education this year. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public university. About 83 physical education degrees were awarded at Riverside City College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $25,516 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,046 to complete this degree.
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Central Texas College landed the #13 spot for physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a large public university. There were roughly 35 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $53,086 in their early career. Central Texas College graduates carry a median of $11,290 in student loans.
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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #14 for physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 17 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans.
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Long Beach City College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best physical education schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 22 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Long Beach City College graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans.
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El Paso Community College placed #16 among the best physical education schools. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. El Paso Community College awarded about 51 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $21,750 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Moreno Valley College placed #17 among the best physical education schools. Moreno Valley College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. There were roughly 20 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Moreno Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical education degree from Moreno Valley College earn around $45,515 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,643 to complete this degree.
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Clovis Community College Fresno placed #18 among the best physical education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fresno. Clovis Community College Fresno awarded about 27 physical education degrees in the most recent data year.
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Paris Junior College placed #19 among the best physical education schools. Paris Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Paris. Paris Junior College awarded about 22 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $38,811 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,846.
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City College Of San Francisco placed #20 among the best physical education schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 16 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of City College Of San Francisco earn a median of $100,031 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree.
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Norco College landed the #21 spot for physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a large public university. About 21 physical education degrees were awarded at Norco College in the most recent year. Norco College graduates carry a median of $8,203 in student loans.
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Capital Community College came in at #22 for physical education this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. About 22 physical education degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree.
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Chaffey College earned the #23 position for physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a very large public institution. Chaffey College awarded about 20 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Chaffey College earn a median of $23,532 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,952 to complete this degree.
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Tyler Junior College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best physical education schools. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. There were roughly 19 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Tyler Junior College earn a median of $43,348 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,869.
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Reedley College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best physical education schools. Set in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a large public institution. About 44 physical education degrees were awarded at Reedley College in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $30,520 in their early career. Reedley College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 47 Physical Education Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s physical education ranking:
Other Physical Education Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 47 schools evaluated.
- 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.
