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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

130 Colleges in the United States
6,802 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$40,342 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 130 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health & physical education education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 161 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $54,668. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Georgetown University

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 health & physical education degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910. Read more about the health & physical education program at George Washington University

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A rank of #3 makes The College Of New Jersey one of the top schools for health & physical education. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 health & physical education degrees were awarded at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $56,617 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,429 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for The College Of New Jersey

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #4. 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. There were roughly 69 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $63,418 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rowan University awarded about 20 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $52,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Rowan University

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University Of Maryland College Park placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 228 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $31,403 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Maryland College Park

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Suny College At Oneonta ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Oneonta. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 80 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Oneonta in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Suny College At Oneonta generally make around $36,119. Suny College At Oneonta graduates carry a median of $22,600 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Suny College At Oneonta

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University came in at #8 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $65,421 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Saint Josephs University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 297 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $39,484 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earn a median of $43,490 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,990. More information about a degree in health & physical education from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #11 position for health & physical education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 171 health & physical education degrees were awarded at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Read more about the health & physical education program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #12 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University earned the #13 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Towson University awarded about 229 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Towson University earn a median of $32,101 early in their careers. Towson University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Towson University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University earned the #14 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 178 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $34,821 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Syracuse University

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University Of Delaware landed the #15 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 234 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Delaware earn around $26,555 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $25,336 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Delaware

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College landed the #16 spot for health & physical education this year. Manhattan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverdale. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Manhattan College generally make around $61,065. Manhattan College graduates carry a median of $25,968 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Manhattan College

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Saint John Fisher College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 45 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Saint John Fisher College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,273 in their early career. Saint John Fisher College graduates carry a median of $23,364 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Saint John Fisher College

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College earned the #18 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Elizabethtown College awarded about 15 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $57,397 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,599. See the full health & physical education program report for Elizabethtown College

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Orange. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. Seton Hall University awarded about 26 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Seton Hall University earn around $39,333 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,125. See the full health & physical education program report for Seton Hall University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #20 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 221 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $30,133 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of Scranton ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Scranton awarded about 59 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Scranton earn a median of $56,861 early in their careers. University Of Scranton graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Scranton

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 16 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Rider University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $48,601 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,241. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Rider University

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Farmingdale State College earned the #23 position for health & physical education this year. Farmingdale State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale. Farmingdale State College graduates 57% of students within six years. Farmingdale State College awarded about 46 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $29,717 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. See the full health & physical education program report for Farmingdale State College

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Lebanon Valley College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 76 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $39,243. Lebanon Valley College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Lebanon Valley College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 171 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $37,260. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Temple University

Rest of the Top 50 Health & Physical Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong health & physical education education:

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Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Marywood University
Scranton, PA
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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
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Utica College
Utica, NY
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Goldey Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 130 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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