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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Massachusetts

22 Colleges in the United States
1,181 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$43,962 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Massachusetts

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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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston College the best school in the country for a degree in health & physical education. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 83 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $51,092. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Boston College

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the top schools for health & physical education. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 141 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $36,419 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,227 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 65 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $66,985 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Northeastern University Global Network, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 50 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $53,373 in their early career. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $26,331 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Northeastern University Global Network

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #5 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is 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. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. Read more about the health & physical education program at Merrimack College

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College earned the #6 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 121 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $30,338. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Endicott College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston earned the #7 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 153 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $37,703. 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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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College came in at #8 for health & physical education this year. Springfield College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Springfield College graduates 74% of students within six years. Springfield College awarded about 133 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $39,402 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Springfield College

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College earned the #9 position 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. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Simmons College earn around $48,876 in the first couple years of their career. Simmons College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Simmons College

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Westfield State University landed the #10 spot for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Westfield. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 46 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Westfield State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $32,456 in their early career. Westfield State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Westfield State University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College landed the #11 spot for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Northampton. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Smith College awarded about 14 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $43,642 in their early career. Smith College graduates carry a median of $18,941 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Smith College

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Fitchburg State University placed #12 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fitchburg. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Fitchburg State University awarded about 14 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $37,218 early in their careers. 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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Curry College
Milton, MA

Curry College landed the #13 spot for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Milton. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 13 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Curry College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $59,338 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,571. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Curry College

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Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Nichols College placed #14 among the best health & physical education schools. Nichols College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dudley. Nichols College graduates 63% of students within six years. About 45 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Nichols College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Nichols College generally make around $32,564. Nichols College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Nichols College

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Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 30 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $39,402 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College earned the #16 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Newton, Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lasell College awarded about 53 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Lasell College earn around $40,486 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Lasell College

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Salem State University placed #17 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Salem State University awarded about 19 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $31,755 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Salem State University

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Western New England University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Western New England University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Western New England University generally make around $26,544. Western New England University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Western New England University

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American International College landed the #19 spot for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 22 health & physical education degrees were awarded at American International College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from American International College generally make around $66,104. American International College graduates carry a median of $30,390 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for American International College

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Dean College
Franklin, MA

Dean College came in at #20 for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Dean College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Dean College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $28,609 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Dean College

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Fisher College
Boston, MA

Fisher College earned the #21 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 25%. Fisher College awarded about 13 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Fisher College earn a median of $44,872 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Fisher College

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College came in at #22 for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Weston. Regis College graduates 71% of students within six years. About 12 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Regis College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $69,483 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Regis College

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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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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