2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Missouri
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To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 26 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 Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health & physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools
Leading the list is Truman State University, our #1 best value for health & physical education in Missouri. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $22,500. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Truman State University generally make around $26,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri Southern State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Missouri Southern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Joplin. Students from in state pay about $9,600 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $24,947 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Missouri Southern State University generally make around $34,465. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in health & physical education will find it at University Of Missouri St Louis, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,120 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $53,079. That is a strong return on a $25,943 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in health & physical education will find it at University Of Central Missouri, which ranked #4. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $39,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Students looking for strong value in health & physical education will find it at Missouri Western State University, which ranked #5. Missouri Western State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Saint Joseph. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,545, with out-of-state students paying around $18,455. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $24,815 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Missouri Western State University generally make around $36,557. That is a strong return on a $24,815 median debt.
Southeast Missouri State University placed #6 among the best values for health & physical education. Southeast Missouri State University is a large public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Students from in state pay about $9,903 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $22,572. Health & Physical Education graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $34,638 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,572 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Avila University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Avila University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Students from in state pay about $40,200 in tuition and fees. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. Health & Physical Education graduates of Avila University earn a median of $51,234 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield earned the #8 position for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,876 to complete the health & physical education program here. Health & Physical Education graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $29,761 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,876 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #9 spot for health & physical education value this year. Set in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $23,585. Health & Physical Education graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $43,713 early in their careers. Set against $23,585 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #10 position for value in health & physical education this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $53,134. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Evangel University came in at #11 for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $28,548. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $24,876 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $42,039. That is a strong return on a $24,876 median debt. Evangel University admits about 72% of applicants.
Lindenwood University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,600. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the health & physical education program here. Health & Physical Education graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $35,314 early in their careers. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Logan University placed #13 among the best values for health & physical education. Set in the suburb of Chesterfield, Logan University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,000. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $14,000. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $48,504. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri Valley College came in at #14 for value in health & physical education this year. Missouri Valley College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marshall. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,700. Students borrow a median of $28,708 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $33,892. That is a strong return on a $28,708 median debt. Missouri Valley College admits about 69% of applicants.
Park University came in at #15 for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $27,576. Health & Physical Education graduates of Park University earn a median of $28,945 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,576 median debt.
Southwest Baptist University landed the #16 spot for health & physical education value this year. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,566. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $19,550 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $30,837. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southwest Baptist University admits about 68% of applicants.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #17 spot for health & physical education value this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. In-state tuition and fees average $27,166. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $32,480. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Culver Stockton College earned the #18 position for value in health & physical education this year. Set in the rural area of Canton, Culver Stockton College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,875. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $27,252. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Culver Stockton College generally make around $38,725. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia College Missouri earned the #19 position for value in health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,276. Students borrow a median of $29,213 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $47,962. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences placed #20 among the best values for health & physical education. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. In-state tuition and fees average $28,620. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $24,633. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $47,538. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences admits about 57% of applicants.
Westminster College Missouri placed #21 among the best values for health & physical education. Westminster College Missouri is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $35,214 in tuition and fees. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $26,170 in student loans. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Westminster College Missouri generally make around $37,667. That is a strong return on a $26,170 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Saint Louis University Main Campus earned the #22 position for value in health & physical education this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,760. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $26,316. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $65,599. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Rockhurst University landed the #23 spot for health & physical education value this year. Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. In-state tuition and fees average $44,966. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Health & Physical Education graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $70,849 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
William Woods University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Fulton, William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for health & physical education graduates is $25,545. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from William Woods University generally make around $24,329. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. William Woods University admits about 71% of applicants.
Missouri Baptist University placed #25 among the best values for health & physical education. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $33,122 in tuition and fees. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. Health & Physical Education graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $39,737 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 26 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 26 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
