2026 Best Physical Education Schools in Maryland

Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical education students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Physical Education Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Physical Education in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Education

1

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$59,894 Median Starting Salary

Anne Arundel Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical education. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 27 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Get the full physical education details for Anne Arundel Community College

2

Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$38,122 Median Starting Salary

Mcdaniel College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical education, ranking #2. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Mcdaniel College graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Physical Education graduates of Mcdaniel College earn a median of $38,122 early in their careers. Mcdaniel College graduates carry a median of $25,697 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical education from Mcdaniel College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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.