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2027 Best Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges in the United States
184 Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$35,792 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for physical education students.

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Best Schools for Physical Education in Massachusetts

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

University Of Massachusetts Boston is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical education. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 126 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $37,703 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,808. Get the full physical education details for University Of Massachusetts Boston

2

A rank of #2 makes Westfield State University one of the top schools for physical education. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Westfield State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Westfield State University generally make around $32,456. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full physical education details for Westfield State University

3

Fitchburg State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical education, ranking #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 physical education students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical education degree from Fitchburg State University earn around $37,218 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full physical education program report for Fitchburg State University

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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