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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Health & Physical Education in South Carolina

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Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 South Carolina, there were 1,163 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,497 and $27,775 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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 South Carolina

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

Top 24 Most Focused Colleges for Health & Physical Education in South Carolina

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Voorhees College
Denmark, South Carolina

Out of the 24 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Voorhees College landed the #1 spot on the list. Voorhees College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Denmark, South Carolina. It awarded 15 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Voorhees College

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Coker University
Hartsville, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Coker University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina. Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 45 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Full Coker Health & Physical Education Report

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Newberry College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. Newberry College is located in Newberry, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Newberry College

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Coastal Carolina University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, South Carolina. It awarded 254 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Coastal Carolina University Health & Physical Education Report

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Allen University
Columbia, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Allen University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina. Allen U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Allen University Health & Physical Education Report

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 15 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Benedict College

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University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, this small public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Full University of South Carolina - Aiken Health & Physical Education Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Winthrop University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking. Winthrop is a medium-sized school located in Rock Hill, South Carolina that handed out 96 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Winthrop University

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

With a ranking of #9, North Greenville University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tigerville, South Carolina. It awarded 34 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

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 more about Health & Physical Education at North Greenville University

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 26 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Claflin

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking. The Citadel is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 58 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, 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 87%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Citadel Military College of South Carolina

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

Lander University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Greenwood, South Carolina, and it awarded 30 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Lander University Health & Physical Education Report

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 31 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Bob Jones University

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Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina

With a ranking of #14, Erskine College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. Erskine College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Due West, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Erskine

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Limestone College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. Gaffney, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Limestone College

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Charleston Southern University
Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. Charleston Southern University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 26 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full CSU Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #17, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 275 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, 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 90%.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Health & Physical Education Report

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Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia International University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 12 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 Columbia International University Health & Physical Education Report

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking. Anderson, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%.

Full Anderson University South Carolina Health & Physical Education Report

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Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. Southern Wesleyan University is a small school located in Central, South Carolina that handed out 8 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Southern Wesleyan University

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina list. South Carolina State University is a small school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 5 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full South Carolina State University Health & Physical Education Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. This small school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Columbia College Health & Physical Education Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 53 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 Clemson

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Phys Ed Major in South Carolina ranking. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 0 ’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%. 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.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Furman

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