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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Region

246 Colleges in the United States
18,408 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$37,240 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 246 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 Southeast Region

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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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 87 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $37,974. Typical student debt for the program is $19,883. Read more about the health & physical education program at Emory University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 332 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $39,401 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,575 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 149 health & physical education degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $33,717 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. James Madison University awarded about 389 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $40,528. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at James Madison University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 343 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $45,046 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $19,982 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Florida

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The University Of Alabama placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 345 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $50,740 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $24,496 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for The University Of Alabama

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University Of Georgia landed the #7 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 399 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,359 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #8 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 112 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $40,998. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #9 position for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 357 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $37,903 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #10 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 116 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $21,192 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Wake Forest University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana earned the #11 position for health & physical education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. About 77 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $53,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,077. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University earned the #12 position for health & physical education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. About 86% of students finish within six years. Florida State University awarded about 265 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Florida State University earn around $34,630 in the first couple years of their career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Florida State University

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 121 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at High Point University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for High Point University

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #14 for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. Furman University awarded about 41 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Furman University earn a median of $36,520 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. Get the full health & physical education details for Furman University

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University Of Central Florida ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Florida awarded about 441 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $46,398 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,620. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami landed the #16 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of Miami awarded about 131 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Miami earn around $46,517 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Miami

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The University Of Tennessee placed #17 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. About 74% of students finish within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 553 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $35,175. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for The University Of Tennessee

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College Of William And Mary ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of William And Mary awarded about 110 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $27,114 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,413 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from College Of William And Mary

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #19 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 394 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $31,956 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Mercer University came in at #20 for health & physical education this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Macon. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. Mercer University awarded about 36 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $56,699 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,463. See the full health & physical education program report for Mercer University

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Elon University placed #21 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 108 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Elon University earn around $21,440 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Elon University

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Virginia Commonwealth University placed #22 among the best health & physical education schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 39 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $45,781. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of North Florida placed #23 among the best health & physical education schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 78 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $33,364. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of North Florida

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Cumberland University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Lebanon, Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cumberland University awarded about 58 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Cumberland University earn a median of $47,696 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,902 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Cumberland University

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lipscomb University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Lipscomb University earn around $48,949 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,975. Read more about the health & physical education program at Lipscomb University

Rest of the Top 50 Health & Physical Education Schools

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

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Union University
Jackson, TN
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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
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Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, KY
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
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Honorable Mentions

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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 · 246 schools evaluated.

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