by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania” ranking - to help you make that decision.
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 Pennsylvania, there were 2,453 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,184 and $27,201 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania” ranking, we looked at 64 colleges that offer 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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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania”.
Out of the 64 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, California University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in California, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 372 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at California University of Pennsylvania
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lock Haven University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania. 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lebanon Valley College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania. LVC is located in Annville, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 85 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 124 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.
Full East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Health & Physical Education Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Bradford. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. Bradford, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 23 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%.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Pitt Bradford
Keystone College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in La Plume, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 19 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Immaculata University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. Immaculata University is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.
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. 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 more about Health & Physical Education at Immaculata University
Neumann University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #8. Neumann University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aston, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Gannon University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 57 diplomas 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 85%. 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%.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Read more about Health & Physical Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grove City College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Grove City, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
University of Scranton ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. 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%.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Scranton
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 112 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Seton Hill University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% 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 Seton Hill University Health & Physical Education Report
Cabrini University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #15. Cabrini University is located in Radnor, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This small school is located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 44 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Clarion University
Temple University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 294 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 more about Health & Physical Education at Temple University
DeSales University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Robert Morris University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Robert Morris University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It awarded 36 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 35 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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%.
York College of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. York, Pennsylvania 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.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 53 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Health & Physical Education Report
La Roche University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. La Roche University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 10 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Health & Physical Education at La Roche University
Chatham University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students 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. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 full report on Health & Physical Education at Chatham University
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in Pennsylvania list. Edinboro is a small public school situated in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It awarded 29 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.
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