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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Connecticut

9 Colleges in the United States
305 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$39,755 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.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Connecticut

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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Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 school for health & physical education. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 96 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $40,704 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Connecticut

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at University Of Hartford, which ranked #2. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. 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. Students borrow a median of $25,648 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Hartford

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. 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. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $35,701. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Central Connecticut State University

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University Of Bridgeport is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #4. University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Bridgeport awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Bridgeport earn around $56,368 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Bridgeport graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Bridgeport

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Southern Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 31 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $24,029 in their early career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Southern Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College landed the #6 spot for health & physical education this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 25 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Capital Community College

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Albertus Magnus College came in at #7 for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit university. Albertus Magnus College graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Albertus Magnus College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $50,188. Typical student debt for the program is $36,919. See the full health & physical education program report for Albertus Magnus College

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Mitchell College
New London, CT

Mitchell College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of New London, Mitchell College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Mitchell College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Mitchell College generally make around $27,007. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full health & physical education program report for Mitchell College

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University earned the #9 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. There were roughly 32 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $29,592 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,250. Read more about the health & physical education program at Post University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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