2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Minnesota
[Health & Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools to find the best return on investment for health & physical education students.
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2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health & physical education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Morris the best value for a degree in health & physical education in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Morris is a small public school located in the town of Morris. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,526, while out-of-state students pay about $16,710. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $21,080 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $44,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Saint Cloud State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $25,076 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $51,625. That is a strong return on a $25,076 median debt. Saint Cloud State University admits about 95% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bemidji State University earned it the #3 place for health & physical education. Set in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,237. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $24,898. Health & Physical Education graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of $32,388 early in their careers. Set against $24,898 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the best values for health & physical education. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $36,050. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $26,000. Health & Physical Education graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $32,802 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Winona State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, with out-of-state students paying around $17,308. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $25,550 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $41,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #7 position for value in health & physical education this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,428. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $38,088. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Minnesota State University Moorhead admits about 59% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #8 for value in health & physical education this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $23,629 to complete the health & physical education program here. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $33,055. That is a strong return on a $23,629 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #9 among the best values for health & physical education. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Students borrow a median of $29,156 to complete the health & physical education program here. Health & Physical Education graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of $39,033 early in their careers. Set against $29,156 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #10 among the best values for health & physical education. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,420 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $42,512. That is a strong return on a $24,420 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
St Catherine University placed #11 among the best values for health & physical education. St Catherine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,428. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $60,427. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Hamline University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,004. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $25,530. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Hamline University generally make around $48,679. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Gustavus Adolphus College placed #13 among the best values for health & physical education. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $38,796. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Augsburg College placed #14 among the best values for health & physical education. Augsburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,452. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health & physical education program here. Health & Physical Education graduates of Augsburg College earn a median of $37,473 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
St Olaf College placed #15 among the best values for health & physical education. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $25,000. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $33,577. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants.
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #16 for value in health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,170. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $26,637 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead generally make around $44,611. That is a strong return on a $26,637 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
North Central University came in at #17 for value in health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, North Central University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,220. Students borrow a median of $25,496 to complete the health & physical education program here. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from North Central University generally make around $39,190. That is a strong return on a $25,496 median debt. North Central University admits about 99% of applicants.
Crown College came in at #18 for value in health & physical education this year. Crown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Saint Bonifacius. In-state tuition and fees average $31,410. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $29,537. Health & Physical Education graduates of Crown College earn a median of $42,695 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,537 median debt. Roughly 23% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #19 for value in health & physical education this year. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $37,920 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $30,176. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #20 spot for health & physical education value this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,226. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Bethel University Minnesota generally make around $31,919. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #21 for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $23,923. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $65,183. Set against $23,923 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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