by our College Data Analytics Team
[Health And Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. 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.
University Of Florida tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools in Florida. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Early-career health and physical education graduates from University Of Florida make a median of around $69,717 per year.
University Of Central Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. University Of Central Florida is a public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Health And Physical Education graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of about $73,025 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from University Of South Florida Main Campus make a median of around $86,804 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in health and physical education will find them at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University typically earn about $50,594 annually.
Florida State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $59,201 annually.
University Of Miami ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from University Of Miami typically earn about $46,517 annually.
Barry University earned the #7 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Barry 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 $52,174.
Jacksonville University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 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 $40,369.
Webber International University earned the #9 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Babson Park, Webber International University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Webber International University typically earn about $39,447 annually.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,850.
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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