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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the New England Region

50 Colleges in the United States
2,505 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$42,100 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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 the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health & physical education education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Our analysis ranked Providence College the best school in the country for a degree in health & physical education. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. About 22 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Providence College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Providence College earn around $53,208 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,833 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Providence College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #2. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 83 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $51,092. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Boston College

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University Of Rhode Island is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 154 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Rhode Island earn around $52,821 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Rhode Island

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #4. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Connecticut awarded about 96 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $40,704 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Connecticut

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 141 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $36,419. Typical student debt for the program is $26,227. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #6 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 65 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $66,985 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 50 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Northeastern University Global Network earn a median of $53,373 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,331 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Northeastern University Global Network

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College earned the #8 position for health & physical education this year. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 50 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Merrimack College earn around $50,506 in the first couple years of their career. Merrimack College graduates carry a median of $26,913 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Merrimack College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford earned the #9 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. University Of Hartford awarded about 41 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Hartford earn around $51,123 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,648. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Hartford

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College came in at #10 for health & physical education this year. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Endicott College awarded about 121 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Endicott College earn around $30,338 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 Endicott College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $27,835 in their early career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,163 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Vermont

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University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #12 spot for health & physical education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 153 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $37,703 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $26,808 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Massachusetts Boston

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned the #13 position for health & physical education this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $32,603 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Vermont Technical College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Randolph. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Vermont Technical College awarded about 78 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Vermont Technical College earn around $37,493 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Vermont Technical College

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College came in at #15 for health & physical education this year. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 133 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $39,402 in their early career. Springfield College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Springfield College

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #16 for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Simmons College graduates 72% of students within six years. Simmons College awarded about 21 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Simmons College generally make around $48,876. Simmons College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Simmons College

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Central Connecticut State University placed #17 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 37 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Central Connecticut State University earn around $35,701 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Central Connecticut State University

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Westfield State University landed the #18 spot for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Westfield. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Westfield State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Westfield State University generally make around $32,456. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Westfield State University

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University Of Maine landed the #19 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. About 17 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,984. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Maine

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University came in at #20 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Husson University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 76 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Husson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Husson University earn around $37,993 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,769. See the full health & physical education program report for Husson University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #21 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 14 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Smith College earn a median of $43,642 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,941 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Smith College

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Fitchburg State University landed the #22 spot for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Fitchburg State University earn around $37,218 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 Fitchburg State University

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Plymouth State University came in at #23 for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Plymouth. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 70 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Plymouth State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $51,687 in their early career. Plymouth State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Plymouth State University

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Southern New Hampshire University came in at #24 for health & physical education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. Southern New Hampshire University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 238 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $43,677. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Southern New Hampshire University

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University Of New England landed the #25 spot for health & physical education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Biddeford. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 38 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of New England in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $31,749. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of New England

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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Rivier College
Nashua, NH
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Curry College
Milton, MA
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Nichols College
Dudley, MA
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Lasell College
Newton, MA
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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
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Colby Sawyer College
New London, NH
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Dean College
Franklin, MA
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Fisher College
Boston, MA
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Mitchell College
New London, CT
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Thomas College
Waterville, ME
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Post University
Waterbury, CT
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Regis College
Weston, MA

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 50 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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