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.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying health and physical education schools.
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Below are the schools whose health and physical education graduates go on to earn the most.
Union County College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid health and physical education graduates in New Jersey. Union County College is a public school located in the suburb of Cranford. Health And Physical Education graduates of Union County College earn a median of about $51,721 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgian Court University earned it the #2 place for health and physical education. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Georgian Court University typically earn about $57,350 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Seton Hall University one of the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Seton Hall University make a median of around $73,182 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in health and physical education will find them at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #4. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,465.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey produces some of the highest-paid graduates in health and physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Health And Physical Education graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of about $61,432 a year early in their careers.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham earned the #6 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham make a median of around $56,799 per year.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus make a median of around $56,799 per year.
Montclair State University landed the #8 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of about $57,021 a year early in their careers.
Monmouth University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of about $27,907 a year early in their careers.
Saint Peters College landed the #10 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jersey City. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Saint Peters College typically earn about $19,735 annually.
This ranking is produced 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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