by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health And Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the early-career earnings of their health and physical education graduates.
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Below are the schools whose health and physical education graduates go on to earn the most.
Linfield College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid health and physical education graduates in Oregon. Set in the town of McMinnville, Linfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Linfield College make a median of around $99,698 per year.
Willamette University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Willamette University make a median of around $49,142 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Oregon State University earned it the #3 place for health and physical education. Oregon State University is a public school located in the city of Corvallis. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Oregon State University typically earn about $60,964 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in health and physical education will find them at George Fox University, which ranked #4. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,664.
Portland Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in health and physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Portland Community College typically earn about $30,798 annually.
Western Oregon University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Western Oregon University make a median of around $51,508 per year.
Eastern Oregon University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn a median of about $50,706 a year early in their careers.
Southern Oregon University landed the #8 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Southern Oregon University is a public school located in the suburb of Ashland. Health And Physical Education graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of about $44,816 a year early in their careers.
Pacific University earned the #9 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Forest Grove. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Pacific University make a median of around $56,664 per year.
Warner Pacific College came in at #10 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Warner Pacific College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Warner Pacific College typically earn about $31,903 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their health and physical education graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 10 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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