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 25 schools to find where health and physical education graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose health and physical education graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 for health and physical education graduate salaries in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,971.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Texas Pan American earned it the #2 place for health and physical education. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American typically earn about $60,785 annually.
Sul Ross State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in health and physical education, landing the #3 spot this year. Sul Ross State University is a public school located in the town of Alpine. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Sul Ross State University make a median of around $60,059 per year.
Texas Womans University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Texas Womans University make a median of around $65,978 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $56,580 per year.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #6 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. Health And Physical Education graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of about $53,971 a year early in their careers.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University typically earn about $53,961 annually.
Angelo State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,438.
Southern Nazarene University came in at #9 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bethany. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University typically earn about $52,611 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #10 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,359.
Sam Houston State University landed the #11 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,655.
Arizona State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $50,205 per year.
Texas Tech University came in at #13 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $60,051 per year.
University Of The Incarnate Word came in at #14 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from University Of The Incarnate Word typically earn about $49,413 annually.
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor came in at #15 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor 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 $49,309.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying health and physical education schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,167.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #17 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,729.
Hardin Simmons University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Hardin Simmons University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. Health And Physical Education graduates of Hardin Simmons University earn a median of about $50,755 a year early in their careers.
Northeastern State University placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,026.
Midwestern State University came in at #20 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of Midwestern State University earn a median of about $49,768 a year early in their careers.
University Of The Southwest earned the #21 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Hobbs, University Of The Southwest is a private not-for-profit institution. Health And Physical Education graduates of University Of The Southwest earn a median of about $43,873 a year early in their careers.
Baylor University landed the #22 spot for health and physical education salaries this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, health and physical education degree recipients from Baylor University typically earn about $43,684 annually.
University Of Houston placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for health and physical education. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,901.
Southern Methodist University came in at #24 for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Students who complete the health and physical education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,939.
University Of North Texas earned the #25 position for health and physical education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Early-career health and physical education graduates from University Of North Texas make a median of around $35,812 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 25 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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