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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

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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 the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,394 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,746 and $25,089 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 180 colleges that offered a degree in health and physical education. That schools that top this list have a program in health and physical education in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Health & Physical Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Wesley College
Dover, Delaware

Out of the 180 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wesley College landed the #1 spot on the list. Dover, Delaware is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Wesley College Health & Physical Education Report

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Cortland. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Cortland, New York, and it awarded 315 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at SUNY Cortland

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California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 372 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Cal U

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Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Out of the 180 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lock Haven University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lock Haven, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 102 students in 2020-2021.

Full Lock Haven University Health & Physical Education Report

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Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pennsylvania

Out of the 180 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lebanon Valley College landed the #5 spot on the list. Lebanon Valley College is a small school located in Annville, Pennsylvania that handed out 85 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 LVC Health & Physical Education Report

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Canisius College
Buffalo, New York

Canisius College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 115 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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 Canisius

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St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, New York

St. Thomas Aquinas College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Sparkill, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 29 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College

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Delaware State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Del State is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 69 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Del State

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 124 students in 2020-2021.

Full East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Health & Physical Education Report

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Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York

With a ranking of #10, Manhattanville College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Purchase, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 57 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Manhattanville

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University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pitt Bradford is located in Bradford, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

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%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Pitt Bradford

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Keystone College
La Plume, Pennsylvania

Keystone College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Keystone College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in La Plume, Pennsylvania. It awarded 19 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Keystone College

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Brockport, New York, and it awarded 171 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at SUNY Brockport

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland

With a ranking of #14, University of Maryland Eastern Shore did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a small school located in Princess Anne, Maryland that handed out 32 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full University of Maryland Eastern Shore Health & Physical Education Report

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Immaculata University
Immaculata, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #15, Immaculata University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Immaculata University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Immaculata University

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Neumann University
Aston, Pennsylvania

Neumann University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Neumann University is a small school located in Aston, Pennsylvania that handed out 25 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Neumann

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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania

Gannon University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Gannon is a small school located in Erie, Pennsylvania that handed out 57 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Gannon

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Salisbury, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 111 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Salisbury Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #19, William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wayne, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 107 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Garrett College
McHenry, Maryland

Garrett College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Garrett College is a small public school situated in McHenry, Maryland. It awarded 5 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Garrett Community College Health & Physical Education Report

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 214 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at WCUPA

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Grove City College
Grove City, Pennsylvania

Grove City College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 27 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Grove City College

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

With a ranking of #23, SUNY Oswego did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Oswego, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 SUNY Oswego

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University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

University of Scranton did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. University of Scranton is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full University of Scranton Health & Physical Education Report

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

McDaniel College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 38 ’s phys ed 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 McDaniel

Rest of the Best 28 in Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Not only did these schools make the top 28 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland
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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, Pennsylvania

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