by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 40 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,763 bachelor's degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.
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The physical education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical education program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general has to check out Emory University. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Emory University
James Madison University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from James Madison University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general has to take a look at University of Georgia. UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from University of Georgia
UofL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from University of Louisville
UARK is a very large public university located in the city of Fayetteville.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from University of Arkansas
Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Middle Tennessee State University
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from William & Mary
Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
UNCW is a fairly large public university located in the city of Wilmington.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Explore the best sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 110 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 603 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 724 |
| Georgia | 453 | 141 |
| Virginia | 421 | 330 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 16 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 186 |
| Alabama | 320 | 27 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 106 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 236 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 25 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 259 |
One of 5 majors within the Health & Physical Education area of study, Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6,997 |
| Sports Management | 3,934 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 273 |
| Sports Studies | 127 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 88 |
