by our College Data Analytics TeamHealth & Physical Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 162 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools.
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Below are the best health & physical education schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Leading the list is Citrus College, our #1 school for health & physical education. Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a large public university. There were roughly 70 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Citrus College
Utah Valley University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. About 106 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $31,905. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $15,252 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Utah Valley University
County College Of Morris came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. County College Of Morris awarded about 16 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $30,966 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for County College Of Morris
Marian University Ancilla came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the rural area of Plymouth, Marian University Ancilla is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 10 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Marian University Ancilla in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Marian University Ancilla earn around $55,044 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,222. Read more about the health & physical education program at Marian University Ancilla
Foothill College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. There were roughly 36 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Foothill College
Cabrillo College placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a large public university. There were roughly 217 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Cabrillo College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Cabrillo College earn a median of $38,985 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,864 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Cabrillo College
De Anza College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. De Anza College awarded about 34 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at De Anza College
Moorpark College earned the #8 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. About 50 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $105,599 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Moorpark College
Shasta College landed the #9 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Redding, Shasta College is a large public institution. About 113 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Shasta College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Shasta College generally make around $50,330. Shasta College graduates carry a median of $12,275 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Shasta College
Diablo Valley College placed #10 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. Diablo Valley College awarded about 30 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Diablo Valley College
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #11 for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. Get the full health & physical education details for Santa Rosa Junior College
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Troy. Hudson Valley Community College awarded about 38 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Hudson Valley Community College earn around $43,989 in the first couple years of their career. Hudson Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Hudson Valley Community College
Blinn College came in at #13 for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Brenham. Blinn College awarded about 90 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $43,408 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,875 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Blinn College
Orange Coast College placed #14 among the best health & physical education schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 36 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Orange Coast College earn around $46,306 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Orange Coast College
South Texas College placed #15 among the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of McAllen. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. There were roughly 44 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $22,699 in their early career. South Texas College graduates carry a median of $4,500 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for South Texas College
Cypress College came in at #16 for health & physical education this year. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. About 72 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Cypress College in the most recent year. Read more about the health & physical education program at Cypress College
Salt Lake Community College landed the #17 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 20 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $42,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Salt Lake Community College
Pasadena City College landed the #18 spot for health & physical education this year. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. Pasadena City College awarded about 78 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Pasadena City College earn around $38,841 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full health & physical education details for Pasadena City College
Santa Barbara City College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. About 29 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Santa Barbara City College generally make around $68,184. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090. Read more about the health & physical education program at Santa Barbara City College
College Of San Mateo came in at #20 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of San Mateo, College Of San Mateo is a large public institution. College Of San Mateo awarded about 38 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $12,831 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at College Of San Mateo
Raritan Valley Community College earned the #21 position for health & physical education this year. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. There were roughly 31 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Raritan Valley Community College earn around $47,248 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Raritan Valley Community College
Columbus State Community College earned the #22 position for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. About 34 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Columbus State Community College in the most recent year. Students borrow a median of $9,041 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Columbus State Community College
San Diego Miramar College landed the #23 spot for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 38 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $41,038. Students borrow a median of $8,098 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from San Diego Miramar College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az landed the #24 spot for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 24 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $51,483 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Southwestern College Chula Vista ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public school located in the city of Chula Vista. There were roughly 63 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College Chula Vista in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Southwestern College Chula Vista earn around $49,358 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,205 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Southwestern College Chula Vista
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This ranking is produced 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 · 162 schools evaluated.
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