2027 Best Physical Education Schools in Nebraska

Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical education programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 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 Nebraska

Best Schools for Physical Education in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical education education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Physical Education

1

University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$42,812 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nebraska At Omaha tops our 2027 ranking of the best physical education schools. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 10 physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $42,812. Typical student debt for the program is $25,661. Read more about the physical education program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

2

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Physical Education Degrees Awarded

$33,229 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong physical education program will find one at Bellevue University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 physical education degrees were awarded at Bellevue University in the most recent year. Physical Education graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $33,229 early in their careers. Bellevue University graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. Read more about the physical education program at Bellevue 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.