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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in North Carolina

40 Colleges in the United States
2,717 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$35,748 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 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 North Carolina

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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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill tops our 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 332 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $39,401. Typical student debt for the program is $16,575. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 149 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $33,717 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

A rank of #3 makes Wake Forest University one of the top schools for health & physical education. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Wake Forest University graduates 89% of students within six years. Wake Forest University awarded about 116 health & physical education degrees 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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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of High Point. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 121 health & physical education degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. Students borrow a median of $23,785 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at High Point University

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Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Elon University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 108 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $21,440 in their early career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Elon University

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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Meredith College came in at #6 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 17 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Meredith College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Meredith College earn around $38,525 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 Meredith College

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Western Carolina University placed #7 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. Western Carolina University graduates 60% of students within six years. Western Carolina University awarded about 58 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Western Carolina University earn around $41,176 in the first couple years of their career. Western Carolina University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Western Carolina University

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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University came in at #8 for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Boiling Springs. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Gardner Webb University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $63,220 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Gardner Webb University

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #9 spot for health & physical education this year. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 190 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $46,164. Typical student debt for the program is $23,013. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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East Carolina University earned the #10 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 156 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $38,488 early in their careers. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at East Carolina University

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Greensboro. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 182 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $48,012. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University came in at #12 for health & physical education this year. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Campbell University awarded about 68 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $32,167 in their early career. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Campbell University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #13 spot for health & physical education this year. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 15 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $34,219 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Lees Mcrae College
Banner Elk, NC

Lees Mcrae College earned the #14 position for health & physical education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Banner Elk. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lees Mcrae College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Lees Mcrae College earn around $40,268 in the first couple years of their career. Lees Mcrae College graduates carry a median of $19,821 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Lees Mcrae College

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University landed the #15 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Wingate University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 132 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Wingate University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Wingate University earn a median of $34,936 early in their careers. Wingate University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Wingate University

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North Carolina Wesleyan College landed the #16 spot for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 22 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from North Carolina Wesleyan College generally make around $40,202. Typical student debt for the program is $26,713. Get the full health & physical education details for North Carolina Wesleyan College

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Fayetteville State University placed #17 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 38% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Fayetteville State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Fayetteville State University earn around $41,449 in the first couple years of their career. Fayetteville State University graduates carry a median of $27,869 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Fayetteville State University

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Lenoir Rhyne University placed #18 among the best health & physical education schools. Lenoir Rhyne University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hickory. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 81 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lenoir Rhyne University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $22,695 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full health & physical education program report for Lenoir Rhyne University

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Brunswick Community College earned the #19 position for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Bolivia. There were roughly 30 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Brunswick Community College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Brunswick Community College earn a median of $47,493 early in their careers. Brunswick Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Brunswick Community College

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Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill College earned the #20 position for health & physical education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Mars Hill. Mars Hill College graduates 45% of students within six years. Mars Hill College awarded about 19 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $43,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,886. Read more about the health & physical education program at Mars Hill College

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Peace College
Raleigh, NC

Peace College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Peace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 15 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Peace College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Peace College earn around $38,047 in the first couple years of their career. Peace College graduates carry a median of $27,080 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Peace College

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Belmont Abbey College earned the #22 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Belmont, Belmont Abbey College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Belmont Abbey College graduates 47% of students within six years. About 26 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Belmont Abbey College in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn a median of $27,739 early in their careers. Belmont Abbey College graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Belmont Abbey College

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Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Catawba College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Catawba College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Catawba College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Catawba College earn around $27,305 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Catawba College

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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #24 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. North Carolina A And T State University graduates 57% of students within six years. About 138 health & physical education degrees were awarded at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $26,498 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for North Carolina A And T State University

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University Of North Carolina At Pembroke earned the #25 position for health & physical education this year. University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 83 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Pembroke in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $25,623 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Pembroke graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of North Carolina At Pembroke

Rest of the Top 40 Health & Physical Education Schools

These schools also placed among the best for health & physical education this year:

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Brevard College
Brevard, NC
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Barton College
Wilson, NC
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Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
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Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC
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Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
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Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
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Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
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Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
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Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
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Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 40 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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