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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Health & Physical Education in Minnesota

41 Ranked Colleges
1,026 Degrees Awarded
$26,200 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota

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 “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota” 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 Minnesota, there were 1,026 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,151 and $25,472 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota” ranking looked at 41 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 Minnesota

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

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Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 198 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%.

Full Concordia University, Saint Paul Health & Physical Education Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 129 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Health & Physical Education Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 113 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UMN Twin Cities

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

Out of the 41 schools in the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Winona State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Winona State University is a medium-sized school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 65 ’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%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Winona State

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Duluth. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 53 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth Health & Physical Education Report

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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 Bemidji State University Health & Physical Education Report

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. Marshall, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Southwest Minnesota State University

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #8. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Minnesota State University - Moorhead Health & Physical Education Report

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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 39 ’s phys ed 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 undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UST MN

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. St Catherine University is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 34 ’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%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at St Catherine University

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #11. Gustavus Adolphus is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Gustavus Adolphus

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bethel University Minnesota came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Bethel University Minnesota is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 24 ’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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Bethel University Minnesota

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St Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

St Olaf College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Northfield, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at St Olaf College

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Augsburg is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 22 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Augsburg

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University of Minnesota - Crookston came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Crookston, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Minnesota - Crookston

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Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Crown College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. This small school is located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, and it awarded 15 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Crown College

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hamline University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. Hamline University is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 14 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Hamline University

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With a ranking of #18, Concordia College at Moorhead did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. Concordia College at Moorhead is a small school located in Moorhead, Minnesota that handed out 13 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

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 more about Health & Physical Education at Concordia College at Moorhead

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Alexandria Technical & Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. Alexandria Technical & Community College is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Minnesota. It awarded 13 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Alexandria Technical & Community College

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University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Northwestern is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 12 ’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%.

Full University of Northwestern - St Paul Health & Physical Education Report

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Normandale Community College
Bloomington, Minnesota

Normandale Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified ’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Normandale Community College

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Dakota County Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. DCTC is a public institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Dakota County Technical College Health & Physical Education Report

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With a ranking of #23, University of Minnesota - Morris did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. University of Minnesota - Morris is a small public school situated in Morris, Minnesota. It awarded 6 ’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

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 more about Health & Physical Education at University of Minnesota - Morris

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North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

North Central University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s phys ed degrees to 6 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 North Central University Health & Physical Education Report

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

With a ranking of #25, Saint Cloud State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Phys Ed Major in Minnesota list. Saint Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees 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 full report on Health & Physical Education at St. Cloud State University

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