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2027 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Nebraska

11 Colleges in the United States
376 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$42,529 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for health & physical education students.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health & physical education education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Doane College Crete tops our 2027 ranking of the best health & physical education schools. Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete. Doane College Crete graduates 57% of students within six years. About 25 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Doane College Crete in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $53,500 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Doane College Crete

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College Of Saint Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #2. College Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of Saint Mary awarded about 15 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from College Of Saint Mary earn around $66,015 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,539 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from College Of Saint Mary

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the top schools for health & physical education. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 67 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $42,812 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $25,661 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

A rank of #4 makes Bellevue University one of the top schools for health & physical education. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $33,229. Bellevue University graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Bellevue University

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates 57% of students within six years. About 25 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $34,385 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Nebraska Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lincoln. Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates 66% of students within six years. Nebraska Wesleyan University awarded about 39 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Nebraska Wesleyan University generally make around $28,791. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Wayne State College placed #7 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 33 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $35,343. Wayne State College graduates carry a median of $25,043 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Wayne State College

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Concordia University Seward ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best health & physical education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Seward. Concordia University Seward graduates 65% of students within six years. About 31 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Concordia University Seward in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Concordia University Seward generally make around $58,863. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Concordia University Seward

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Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University earned the #9 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 61 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Midland University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Midland University earn around $31,475 in the first couple years of their career. Midland University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Midland University

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Peru State College came in at #10 for health & physical education this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Peru. About 38% of students finish within six years. Peru State College awarded about 11 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Peru State College generally make around $40,993. Peru State College graduates carry a median of $26,254 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Peru State College

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Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Hastings College placed #11 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Hastings, Hastings College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Hastings College awarded about 21 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Hastings College generally make around $42,417. Typical student debt for the program is $24,125. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Hastings College

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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