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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania

42 Colleges in the United States
2,116 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$40,077 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their health & physical education programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 42 schools to find the best for health & physical education students.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Pennsylvania

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health & physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Saint Josephs University graduates 79% of students within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $65,421 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. Get the full health & physical education details for Saint Josephs University

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 171 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in health & physical education from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Thomas Jefferson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #3. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $64,243 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. See the full health & physical education program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elizabethtown. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Elizabethtown College graduates carry a median of $26,599 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Elizabethtown College

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. 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. Health & Physical Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $30,133 early in their careers. 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 earned the #6 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Scranton graduates 80% of students within six years. University Of Scranton awarded about 59 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Scranton earn around $56,861 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Scranton

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Lebanon Valley College placed #7 among the best health & physical education schools. Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 76 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Lebanon Valley College earn a median of $39,243 early in their careers. Lebanon Valley College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Lebanon Valley College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 171 health & physical education degrees 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. See the full health & physical education program report for Temple University

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Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Kings College placed #9 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Kings College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kings College awarded about 26 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Kings College earn a median of $45,414 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,980. See the full health & physical education program report for Kings College

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #10 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 106 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $24,916 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Chatham University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $61,339 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,453. Read more about the health & physical education program at Chatham University

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Scranton, Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 11 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Marywood University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Marywood University earn around $53,292 in the first couple years of their career. Marywood University graduates carry a median of $27,744 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Marywood University

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 73 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $35,411 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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York College Pennsylvania ranked #14 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 York. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 24 health & physical education degrees were awarded at York College Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $35,739 in their early career. York College Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from York College Pennsylvania

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Grove City College
Grove City, PA

Grove City College placed #15 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Grove City, Grove City College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Grove City College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 30 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Grove City College in the most recent year. Get the full health & physical education details for Grove City College

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania came in at #16 for health & physical education this year. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 115 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $38,951. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,167 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University came in at #17 for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Glenside. Arcadia University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Arcadia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Arcadia University generally make around $46,764. Typical student debt for the program is $26,921. Read more about the health & physical education program at Arcadia University

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Millersville. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates 58% of students within six years. About 38 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $43,441 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,486 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

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Gannon University placed #19 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Gannon University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 17 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Gannon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $73,658 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,390 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Gannon University

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Desales University
Center Valley, PA

Desales University came in at #20 for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Center Valley, Desales University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 27 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Desales University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Desales University earn around $26,729 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Desales University

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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University came in at #21 for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Greensburg, Seton Hill University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hill University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Seton Hill University earn around $32,975 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Seton Hill University

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Thiel College
Greenville, PA

Thiel College landed the #22 spot for health & physical education this year. Thiel College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Greenville. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Thiel College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,966 in their early career. Thiel College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Thiel College

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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #23 position for health & physical education this year. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $30,616 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full health & physical education details for Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #24 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 127 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn around $37,991 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full health & physical education details for Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. About 132 health & physical education degrees were awarded at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $33,463. Typical student debt for the program is $26,303. More information about a degree in health & physical education from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 42 Health & Physical Education Schools

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

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
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Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA
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Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
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Rosemont College
Rosemont, PA
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Keystone College
La Plume, PA

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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 · 42 schools evaluated.

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