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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Health & Physical Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

180 Ranked Colleges
7,394 Degrees Awarded
$31,200 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 67,146 people earned their degree in health and physical education, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. 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 “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 180 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health and physical education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular health and physical education programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 456 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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 full report on Health & Physical Education at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cal U is located in California, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 372 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Cal U

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

Out of the 180 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Cortland landed the #3 spot on the 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 more about Health & Physical Education at SUNY Cortland

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 294 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 Temple University

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Out of the 180 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #5 spot on the list. Towson is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 251 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Towson

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University of Maryland - College Park ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland - College Park is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 239 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UMCP

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #7, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school handed out 214 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at WCUPA

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

With a ranking of #8, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Newark, Delaware, and it awarded 188 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UD Health & Physical Education Report

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brockport, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 171 students 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 The College at Brockport

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 150 ’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 0.7% 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 Georgetown

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Syracuse University is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 150 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Syracuse University

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St John’s University - New York came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. STJ is a fairly large school located in Queens, New York that handed out 132 ’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%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at St John’s University - New York

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 124 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at East Stroudsburg University

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

With a ranking of #14, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montclair State is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Montclair State Health & Physical Education Report

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Canisius College
Buffalo, New York

Canisius College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Canisius is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 115 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Canisius College Health & Physical Education Report

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #16. Indiana, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 112 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #17. 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 University Health & Physical Education Report

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 107 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full William Paterson University of New Jersey Health & Physical Education Report

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Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Lock Haven University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #19. LHU is located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Full LHU Health & Physical Education Report

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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York

Adelphi University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Adelphi University is a medium-sized school located in Garden City, New York that handed out 93 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% 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 Adelphi University

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Monroe College
Bronx, New York

Monroe College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Monroe College is a private for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 91 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Monroe College

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school situated in Oswego, New York. It awarded 90 ’s phys ed degrees 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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Queens College
Queens, New York

Queens College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #23. Queens, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at QC

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Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pennsylvania

Lebanon Valley College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LVC is a small school located in Annville, Pennsylvania that handed out 85 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

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%.

Full Lebanon Valley College Health & Physical Education Report

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 83 diplomas to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Brooklyn College Health & Physical Education Report

Rest of the Best 28 in Most Well Attended 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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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
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