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2027 Best Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania

4 Colleges in the United States
339 Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$37,451 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best physical education schools.

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Best Schools for Physical Education in Pennsylvania

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

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No school ranked higher than West Chester University Of Pennsylvania this year for physical education. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 148 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the physical education program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #2 makes Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for physical education. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Slippery Rock. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 48 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $35,411 in their early career. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical education from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best physical education schools. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 19 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $38,951 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,167. Read more about the physical education program at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus awarded about 124 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical education degree from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn around $37,991 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical education program at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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