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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $75-$110k)

43 Ranked Colleges
306 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 43 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health and physical education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent health and physical education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $75-$110k)

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. Columbia is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 1 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #3 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 Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Health & Physical Education Report

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 7 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 $75-$110k list, U-M has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at U-M

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also took the #16 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Iowa State University Health & Physical Education Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 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 UT Austin

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Woman’s University landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas Woman’s University is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at TWU

#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Northern Colorado did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 12 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Northern Colorado also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Colorado are $21,708.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Northern Colorado

#7

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#24 in overall quality

University of Utah came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, U of U has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at U of U

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at WVU

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #21 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#10

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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. IU Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 7 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

Full IU Bloomington Health & Physical Education Report

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UofSC

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 11 degrees 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 $75-$110k list, Ohio State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#13

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

#15

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #8 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Iowa

#16

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Michigan State University

#17

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UH

#18

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UNC Greensboro

University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Omaha are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #20. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 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 OSU are $23,963.

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

#21

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
#22 in overall quality

Concordia University, Chicago landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. River Forest, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Chicago also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Concordia University, Chicago Health & Physical Education Report

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at NMSU Main Campus

#10 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also took the #10 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Madison Health & Physical Education Report

#24

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 2 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Health & Physical Education Report

#25

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas Health & Physical Education Report

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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