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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania

20 Colleges in Pennsylvania
2,453 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$31,184 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health & Physical Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,453 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania Your choice of health & physical education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health & Physical Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Phys Ed
Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Phys Ed

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Pennsylvania

The schools below may not offer all types of phys ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools in Phys Ed

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
294 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$37,948 Median Starting Salary

Temple University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 294 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education degree program at Temple University get $6,763 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
372 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
5.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in health & physical education has to look into California University of Pennsylvania. Cal U is a moderately-sized public university located in the small suburb of California.

There were roughly 372 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Cal U in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education degree program at California University of Pennsylvania make $5,303 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
13.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat West Chester University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in health & physical education. WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of West Chester. A Best Colleges rank of #241 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WCUPA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 214 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, phys ed degree recipients generally earn around $27,786 in the first five years of their career.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$41,084 Median Starting Salary

Drexel University is a good option for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #125 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were about 39 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Health & Physical Education degree recipients from Drexel University get an earnings boost of about $9,900 over the average income of health & physical education majors.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
124 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,853 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in health & physical education needs to check out East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Located in the city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 66th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 124 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education program at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania get $3,669 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$30,251 Median Starting Salary

SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Slippery Rock. A Best Colleges rank of #546 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SRU is a great university overall.

There were about 53 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program make around $30,251 for their early career.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$37,671 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant town of Lock Haven, LHU is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 102 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at LHU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health & physical education degree program at Lock Haven University get $6,487 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$22,818 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #569 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gannon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 57 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Gannon in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make about $22,818 for their early career.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$31,702 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 49th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 112 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career income of $31,702.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,722 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

YCP is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of York. This college ranks 51st out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 22 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at YCP in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make an average of $30,722 for their early career.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from York College of Pennsylvania

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 2,260
Maryland 279 787
New Jersey 273 1,029
District of Columbia 188 289
Delaware 175 342

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One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Phys Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1,000
Sports Management 888
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 448
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 90
Physical Fitness Technician 26
Sports Studies 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 171
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 128

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