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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their health and physical education graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying health and physical education schools.
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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.
American Public University System tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools in West Virginia. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of American Public University System earn a median of about $55,115 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in health and physical education will find them at West Virginia University, which ranked #2. West Virginia University is a public school located in the city of Morgantown. Early-career health and physical education graduates from West Virginia University make a median of around $56,314 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at West Virginia Wesleyan College earned it the #3 place for health and physical education. Located in the town of Buckhannon, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from West Virginia Wesleyan College typically earn about $59,412 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Fairmont State University earned it the #4 place for health and physical education. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,014.
Marshall University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in health and physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,936.
West Liberty University earned the #6 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,007.
Glenville State College earned the #7 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Glenville, Glenville State College is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $25,138.
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 · 7 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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