by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health And Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find where health and physical education graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send health and physical education graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Simmons College the top school for health and physical education graduate earnings in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Simmons College earn a median of about $80,725 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in health and physical education will find them at University Of Massachusetts Boston, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from University Of Massachusetts Boston make a median of around $69,810 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public school located in the city of Amherst. Health And Physical Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $70,648 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Fitchburg State University earned it the #4 place for health and physical education. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Fitchburg State University typically earn about $67,680 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Endicott College earned it the #5 place for health and physical education. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Health And Physical Education graduates of Endicott College earn a median of about $72,529 a year early in their careers.
Westfield State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Westfield State University make a median of around $66,151 per year.
Springfield College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Springfield College earn a median of about $60,134 a year early in their careers.
Nichols College landed the #8 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Nichols College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dudley. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Nichols College typically earn about $58,826 annually.
Lasell College earned the #9 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Lasell College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,987.
Salem State University earned the #10 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Salem State University make a median of around $53,920 per year.
Dean College landed the #11 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Dean College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Franklin. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,317.
Western New England University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Set in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $26,544.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries health and physical education graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.