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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California

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11,027 Degrees Awarded
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Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California” ranking.

Health & Physical Education is the 11th most popular major in the country with 67,146 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, health and physical education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $31,386 and had an average of $24,576 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 11,027 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,463 and $20,533 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California” ranking, we looked at 160 colleges that offer a degree in health and physical education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their health and physical education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for california phys ed students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Health & Physical Education in California

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Out of the 160 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, International Sports Sciences Association landed the #1 spot on the list. ISSA is a private for-profit institution located in Carpinteria, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 127 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full International Sports Sciences Association Health & Physical Education Report

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Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Irvine. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Irvine, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 438 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Concordia University, Irvine Health & Physical Education Report

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Whittier College
Whittier, California

Out of the 160 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Whittier College landed the #3 spot on the list. Whittier College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Whittier, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 53 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Whittier

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University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, California

Out of the 160 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Saint Katherine landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in San Marcos, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Saint Katherine

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Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Westmont College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 37 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Westmont College

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

With a ranking of #6, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Mt. San Antonio College is a large school located in Walnut, California that handed out 516 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Mt. SAC

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California Baptist University
Riverside, California

California Baptist University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 280 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full California Baptist University Health & Physical Education Report

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Holy Names University
Oakland, California

Holy Names University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. Oakland, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full HNU Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #9, California State University - Monterey Bay did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. This medium-sized school is located in Seaside, California, and it awarded 154 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at California State University - Monterey Bay

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California

College of the Canyons landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 371 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at College of the Canyons

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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California

Cabrillo College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Cabrillo College is located in Aptos, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 161 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Full Cabrillo College Health & Physical Education Report

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University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, California

With a ranking of #12, University of Antelope Valley did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. This small school is located in Lancaster, California, and it awarded 19 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UAV Health & Physical Education Report

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San Diego Christian College
Santee, California

With a ranking of #13, San Diego Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Santee, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at San Diego Christian College

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Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Costa Mesa, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 36 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Vanguard University of Southern California

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La Sierra University
Riverside, California

La Sierra University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 28 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at La Sierra University

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, California

William Jessup University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. William Jessup University is located in Rocklin, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at William Jessup University

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With a ranking of #17, Feather River Community College District did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Feather River Community College District is a small public school situated in Quincy, California. It awarded 16 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Feather River College

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Humboldt State University
Arcata, California

Humboldt State University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized school located in Arcata, California that handed out 98 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Humboldt State University Health & Physical Education Report

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California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking, coming in at #19. Cal State Fullerton is located in Fullerton, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 581 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at California State University - Fullerton

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. Point Loma Nazarene University is a small school located in San Diego, California that handed out 68 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at PLNU

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With a ranking of #21, California State University - Chico did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. California State University - Chico is a fairly large public school situated in Chico, California. It awarded 226 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Chico State

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California State University - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking, coming in at #22. California State University - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 339 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full California State University - Los Angeles Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #23, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school awarded 286 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Fresno Health & Physical Education Report

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

The Master’s University and Seminary ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California list. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at The Master’s University and Seminary

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Saint Mary’s College of California came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in California ranking. Located in Moraga, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 57 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SMC Health & Physical Education Report

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