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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee

13 Colleges in Tennessee
2,405 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$30,326 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in health & physical education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #11 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 13 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. Combined, these schools handed out 2,405 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee The phys ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health & Physical Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Health & Physical Education Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Phys Ed

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Tennessee

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the phys ed degree levels they offer.

10 Top Tennessee Schools in Phys Ed

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
414 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$30,686 Median Starting Salary

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Knoxville is a great university overall.

There were roughly 414 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn an average of $30,686 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$38,481 Median Starting Salary

Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #866 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Middle Tennessee State University is a great university overall.

There were about 160 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health & physical education program at Middle Tennessee State University earn $8,155 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
545 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
20.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Memphis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UofM is a great university overall.

There were about 545 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from University of Memphis make $2,844 more than the typical phys ed student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
167 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$28,342 Median Starting Salary

East Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City. A Best Colleges rank of #851 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ETSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 167 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make an average of $28,342 in their early career salary.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$29,259 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #206 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.

There were approximately 79 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, phys ed degree recipients usually earn about $29,259 in their early careers.

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Carson - Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
11.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Jefferson City, Carson - Newman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #795 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carson - Newman is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Carson - Newman in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career income of $29,224.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
207 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
7.7% Growth in Graduates

UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Chattanooga. This university ranks 16th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 207 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UT Chattanooga in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, phys ed degree recipients usually earn around $26,326 at the beginning of their careers.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,760 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 29th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 182 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Austin Peay State University in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from Austin Peay State University make $4,434 more than the typical phys ed grad.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$31,903 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 20th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 108 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make an average of $31,903 in their early career salary.

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,006 Median Starting Salary
$25,250 Median Student Debt

Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland. This university ranks 15th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were roughly 24 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually make about $24,006 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,801
Florida 282 1,944
North Carolina 279 2,932
Virginia 274 1,581
South Carolina 248 1,140
Kentucky 244 952
Louisiana 242 678
Mississippi 234 1,043
Arkansas 234 854
Alabama 233 858
West Virginia 207 1,158

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Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.

Phys Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1,270
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 648
Sports Management 464
Sports Studies 18
Physical Fitness Technician 4
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 1

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Majors Similar to Phys Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 52
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 2

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