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2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

43 Ranked Colleges
306 Degrees Awarded
$29,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Health & Physical Education is the 11th most popular major in the country with 64,869 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, health and physical education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,872 and had an average of $24,778 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 306 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 43 colleges that offer a degree in health and physical education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health and physical education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $0-$30k)

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 7 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at U-M

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State University Health & Physical Education Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Columbia

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UW - Madison

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 2 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Maryland - College Park

#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#9 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 7 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IU Bloomington, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at IU Bloomington

#5 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Ohio State

With a ranking of #8, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962.

Full TWU Health & Physical Education Report

#16 in overall quality

Iowa State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

Full Iowa State Health & Physical Education Report

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UGA

#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 12 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Austin

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UT Knoxville

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Health & Physical Education Report

#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Middle Tennessee State University

#18

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UH is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Houston

#19

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 8 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Texas A&M University - College Station

#20

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

University of Connecticut came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Connecticut

#21

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #21, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at West Virginia University

#22

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#24 in overall quality

University of Utah ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U also took the #24 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Utah Health & Physical Education Report

#23

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ole Miss Health & Physical Education Report

#24

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

University of Iowa came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Iowa

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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