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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Ohio

50 Colleges in the United States
2,658 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$40,635 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 50 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health & physical education education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 290 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $42,137 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Miami University Oxford, which ranked #2. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 404 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $42,958 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Miami University Oxford

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University Of Dayton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #3. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. About 29 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $38,011 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Dayton

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 194 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $45,420 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full health & physical education details for Ohio University Main Campus

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for health & physical education. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 249 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $40,569 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 27 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Denison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Denison University earn around $39,797 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,360 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Denison University

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Kent State University At Kent landed the #7 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 132 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $36,030. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Kent State University At Kent

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 121 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $31,919 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,024 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 102 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Xavier University earn around $30,476 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Xavier University

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Wittenberg University graduates 53% of students within six years. Wittenberg University awarded about 45 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $40,093 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Wittenberg University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of University Heights. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 64 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from John Carroll University earn around $27,971 in the first couple years of their career. John Carroll University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for John Carroll University

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Columbus State Community College placed #12 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 34 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Columbus State Community College

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Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Marietta College placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. Marietta College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marietta. Marietta College graduates 61% of students within six years. Marietta College awarded about 10 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $79,641 in their early career. Marietta College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Marietta College

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University Of Mount Union came in at #14 for health & physical education this year. Set in the town of Alliance, University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Mount Union graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mount Union in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $33,631 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Mount Union

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University came in at #15 for health & physical education this year. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Mount Vernon Nazarene University awarded about 12 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn a median of $53,377 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,602. Get the full health & physical education details for Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University landed the #16 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Otterbein University awarded about 28 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Otterbein University earn around $31,851 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full health & physical education details for Otterbein University

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Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College came in at #17 for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Pepper Pike. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 12 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Ursuline College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $80,267 in their early career. Ursuline College graduates carry a median of $35,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Ursuline College

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Baldwin Wallace College earned the #18 position for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $36,528. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Baldwin Wallace College

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College landed the #19 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public university. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College awarded about 18 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earn a median of $42,936 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Batavia. About 13 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn a median of $39,221 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Cincinnati Clermont College

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Hiram College
Hiram, OH

Hiram College came in at #21 for health & physical education this year. Set in the rural area of Hiram, Hiram College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Hiram College graduates 54% of students within six years. Hiram College awarded about 19 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $48,572 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,144. Read more about the health & physical education program at Hiram College

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Lourdes College
Sylvania, OH

Lourdes College placed #22 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of Sylvania, Lourdes College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. There were roughly 15 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lourdes College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $75,250 in their early career. Lourdes College graduates carry a median of $29,668 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Lourdes College

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University came in at #23 for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 36 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Walsh University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Walsh University earn a median of $53,629 early in their careers. Walsh University graduates carry a median of $26,805 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Walsh University

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Youngstown State University earned the #24 position for health & physical education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 52 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $30,661 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,393. Get the full health & physical education details for Youngstown State University

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Sinclair Community College came in at #25 for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Dayton. There were roughly 16 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,525. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Sinclair Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Health & Physical Education Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s health & physical education ranking:

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH
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Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
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Franklin University
Columbus, OH
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Capital University
Columbus, OH
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Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
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Malone University
Canton, OH
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Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH
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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH
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Defiance College
Defiance, OH
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 50 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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