Health & Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1010 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School
The health & physical education program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Health & Physical Education Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Health & Physical Education Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Health & Physical Education Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Northwestern University this year for health & physical education. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $58,537. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 406 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $42,490 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,135 to complete this degree.
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Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 161 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $54,668 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483.
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George Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $73,749. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 39 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans.
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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 71 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans.
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Rice University came in at #7 for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Rice University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Rice University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $51,110. Rice University graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans.
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Emory University placed #8 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 87 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Emory University earn a median of $37,974 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,883.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #9 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. About 332 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $39,401 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $16,575 in student loans.
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The College Of New Jersey came in at #10 for health & physical education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. About 86% of students finish within six years. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 51 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $56,617 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,429 to complete this degree.
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Indiana University Bloomington placed #11 among the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 598 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $44,640. Typical student debt for the program is $19,657.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned the #12 position for health & physical education this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 149 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $33,717. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 389 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from James Madison University earn around $40,528 in the first couple years of their career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station placed #14 among the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 633 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $42,358. Typical student debt for the program is $20,414.
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University Of Kansas earned the #15 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 314 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Kansas earn around $33,891 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,125.
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University Of Florida earned the #16 position for health & physical education this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 343 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $45,046. Students borrow a median of $19,982 to complete this degree.
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. About 76 health & physical education degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn around $30,472 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,666 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Alabama came in at #18 for health & physical education this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 345 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,740 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #19 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. About 69 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $63,418 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Rowan University landed the #20 spot for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 20 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #21 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 228 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $31,403. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #22 spot for health & physical education this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 376 health & physical education degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $35,583 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,361.
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University Of Georgia came in at #23 for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 399 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $36,359 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #24 for health & physical education this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 100 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $65,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,316.
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University Of Arizona earned the #25 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 53 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,834 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861.
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Rest of the Top 50 Health & Physical Education Schools
These schools also placed among the best for health & physical education this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1010 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
