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2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,761 Avg Student Debt
$51,656 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Badge [Health & Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for health & physical education students.

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2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health & physical education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools

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Aims Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools in Colorado. Aims Community College is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,258, compared with $11,786 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,199 to complete the health & physical education program here. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $45,909. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in health & physical education will find it at Colorado State University Pueblo, which ranked #2. Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public school located in the city of Pueblo. Students from in state pay about $9,720 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,944. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $26,117. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Colorado State University Pueblo generally make around $34,865. Set against $26,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Adams State College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Alamosa, Adams State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,824, with out-of-state students paying around $21,944. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $21,451 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $30,045. That is a strong return on a $21,451 median debt.

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Mesa State College crest
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mesa State College earned it the #4 place for health & physical education. Mesa State College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Junction. In-state tuition and fees average $9,927, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,900 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $31,253. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in health & physical education will find it at Metropolitan State College Of Denver, which ranked #5. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $22,292 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $41,161. That is a strong return on a $22,292 median debt. Metropolitan State College Of Denver admits about 99% of applicants.

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Western State College Of Colorado ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Gunnison, Western State College Of Colorado is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,318 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,434 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $25,050. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $21,038. Set against $25,050 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western State College Of Colorado admits about 100% of applicants.

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College placed #7 among the best values for health & physical education. Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Durango. Students from in state pay about $9,958 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,526 for out-of-state students. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Fort Lewis College generally make around $24,419. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fort Lewis College admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Northern Colorado came in at #8 for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,901, while out-of-state students pay about $26,979. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $40,585. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Colorado admits about 86% of applicants.

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University placed #9 among the best values for health & physical education. Set in the city of Denver, Regis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $28,140 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,773 to complete the health & physical education program here. Health & Physical Education graduates of Regis University earn a median of $72,028 early in their careers. Set against $31,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #10 among the best values for health & physical education. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $35,326. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Colorado Christian University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Colorado Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lakewood. Students from in state pay about $28,846 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $36,092 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $47,333. That is a strong return on a $36,092 median debt.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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