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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

87 Ranked Colleges
2,640 Degrees Awarded
$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 64,869 people earned their degree in health and physical education, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. 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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 16,699 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,232 and $25,452 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,640 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 87 colleges that offer a degree in health and physical education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great health and physical education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 87 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 66 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Florida

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 37 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Health & Physical Education Report

#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Forest University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Wake Forest University Health & Physical Education Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 56 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Health & Physical Education Report

Out of the 87 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 27 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UCF

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Florida International University

#7

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. American Public University System is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 143 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full American Public University System Health & Physical Education Report

#8

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 17 masters’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 UWF are $24,894.

Full UWF Health & Physical Education Report

#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #9, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 61 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Florida State University

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 22 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Georgia

#12

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Citadel Military College of South Carolina came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree phys ed students whose families make $48-$75k list, The Citadel has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Citadel are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at The Citadel

#13

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 26 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State University Health & Physical Education Report

#14

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, this large public school handed out 98 diplomas to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Southern University Health & Physical Education Report

#15

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree phys ed students whose families make $48-$75k list, Augusta University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Augusta University

#16

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana Tech also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Louisiana Tech University

#17

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. McNeese is a medium-sized school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana that handed out 24 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at McNeese

#18

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 48 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at JMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at James Madison University

#19

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Marshall University

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 25 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Louisiana at Monroe

#20

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. Florida Atlantic University is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 27 masters’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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at FAU

#22

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 27 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Health & Physical Education Report

With a ranking of #23, Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Southeastern is located in Hammond, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Southeastern Louisiana University

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#25

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 29 masters’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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

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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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