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2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region

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Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Southwest region, there were 9,710 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,357 and $22,846 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region” ranking looked at 147 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 Southwest Region

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

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Out of the 147 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 566 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Texas A&M College Station

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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Texas State is a public institution located in San Marcos, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 536 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Texas State University

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Out of the 147 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #3 spot on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 506 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio

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University of Houston
Houston, Texas

Out of the 147 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Houston is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 490 ’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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UH

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 394 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Health & Physical Education Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 373 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at ASU - Tempe

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The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 313 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 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Austin

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University of North Texas landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 294 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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 UNT

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Tarleton State University is a fairly large public school situated in Stephenville, Texas. It awarded 289 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Tarleton

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Canyon University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Grand Canyon University is a large private for-profit school situated in Phoenix, Arizona. It awarded 265 ’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 full report on Health & Physical Education at Grand Canyon University

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 253 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Arlington

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With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. UTEP is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 209 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UTEP

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With a ranking of #13, Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Located in Durant, Oklahoma, this medium-sized public school awarded 179 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #14. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 177 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Stephen F Austin State University

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With a ranking of #15, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 173 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Texas Woman’s University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 159 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Texas Woman’s University Health & Physical Education Report

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Sam Houston State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Sam Houston State University is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 158 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Sam Houston State University

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Baylor University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #18. Baylor University is a large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 147 ’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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Baylor University

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Bryan University
Tempe, Arizona

Bryan University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking. This small school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 329 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Bryan University

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With a ranking of #20, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 144 students in 2020-2021.

Full Texas A&M Corpus Christi Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #21, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. This fairly large school is located in Commerce, Texas, and it awarded 132 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Texas A&M University - Commerce

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, this large public school handed out 129 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 NAU

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #23. Angelo State University is located in San Angelo, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 123 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Full Angelo State University Health & Physical Education Report

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The University of Texas at Tyler did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #24. UT Tyler is a medium-sized public school situated in Tyler, Texas. It awarded 116 ’s phys ed degrees 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%.

Full The University of Texas at Tyler Health & Physical Education Report

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

With a ranking of #24, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in the Southwest Region list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 116 ’s phys ed degrees 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Texas Tech

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