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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Maryland

11 Colleges in the United States
781 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$38,974 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their health & physical education programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 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 Maryland

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

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in health & physical education. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. 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. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $31,403 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #2. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 229 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Towson University earn a median of $32,101 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full health & physical education details for Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Salisbury University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 83 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Salisbury University earn around $29,344 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full health & physical education program report for Salisbury University

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

A rank of #4 makes Mcdaniel College one of the top schools for health & physical education. Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Westminster. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 45 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Mcdaniel College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $38,122 in their early career. Mcdaniel College graduates carry a median of $25,697 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Mcdaniel College

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Mount St Marys University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Mount St Marys University awarded about 39 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,657 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,539. Get the full health & physical education details for Mount St Marys University

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Anne Arundel Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. There were roughly 25 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $59,894 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Anne Arundel Community College

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Harford Community College placed #7 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Bel Air. There were roughly 30 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Harford Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,636 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Harford Community College

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Bowie State University landed the #8 spot for health & physical education this year. Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bowie. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Bowie State University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $36,381 early in their careers. Bowie State University graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Bowie State University

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Hagerstown Community College landed the #9 spot for health & physical education this year. Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Hagerstown. Hagerstown Community College awarded about 11 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $46,478 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,126. Get the full health & physical education details for Hagerstown Community College

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Frostburg State University landed the #10 spot for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Frostburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Frostburg State University earn around $23,291 in the first couple years of their career. Frostburg State University graduates carry a median of $26,875 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Frostburg State University

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore came in at #11 for health & physical education this year. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Princess Anne. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn around $30,407 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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