2027 Best Physical Education Schools in Iowa

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.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best physical education schools.

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• Best Physical Education Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Physical Education in Iowa

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 Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

89 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$37,954 Median Starting Salary

University Of Northern Iowa tops our 2027 ranking of the best physical education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Falls. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. About 89 physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $37,954. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in physical education from University Of Northern Iowa

2

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$35,361 Median Starting Salary

Upper Iowa University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Upper Iowa University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. About 10 physical education degrees were awarded at Upper Iowa University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical education degree from Upper Iowa University earn around $35,361 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,641. See the full physical education program report for Upper Iowa University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.