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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas

8 Colleges in Kansas
663 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$28,285 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health & Physical Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 663 degrees in health & physical education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas 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. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Kansas list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Kansas

The schools below may not offer all types of phys ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Kansas Schools in Phys Ed

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
15.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 214 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program make an average of $28,152 in their early career salary.

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Tabor College
Hillsboro, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,215 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Tabor College if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Tabor is a small private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hillsboro. This college ranks 24th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 16 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Tabor in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career earnings of $30,215.

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McPherson College
McPherson, KS

McPherson College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. Located in the town of McPherson, McPherson College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 30th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 17 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at McPherson College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, phys ed degree recipients typically earn an average of $23,145 in their early careers.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$33,915 Median Starting Salary

Wichita State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #663 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from Wichita State University make $5,630 more than the standard phys ed graduate.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$34,328 Median Starting Salary
$27,000 Median Student Debt

It is hard to beat Central Christian College of Kansas if you want to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Central Christian College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of McPherson.

There were about 12 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Central Christian College in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education degree program at Central Christian College of Kansas make $6,043 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$29,653 Median Starting Salary

MNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Olathe. This university ranks 16th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 21 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at MNU 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 earnings of $29,653.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from MidAmerica Nazarene University

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Sterling College
Sterling, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$25,167 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Sterling College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Sterling.

There were about 15 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Sterling College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career earnings of $25,167.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In KS

Pitt State is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Pittsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #884 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Pitt State in the most recent data year.

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Bethany College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Lindsborg.

There were roughly 29 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Bethany College Kansas in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career wages of $19,090.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 999
Missouri 283 1,112
Iowa 264 1,351
Nebraska 238 351
North Dakota 210 266
South Dakota 204 311

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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
Sports Management 265
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 256
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 95
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 26
Sports Studies 18
Physical Fitness Technician 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 29
Recreation Administration 22

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