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2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

292 Colleges
$23,568 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$31,386 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education School for You

Health & Physical Education is the #30 most popular major in the country with 9,742 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 292 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for phys ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Colleges.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Health & Physical Education

$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in the United States for health and physical education students. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year.

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#2

Ashland University

Ashland, OH
$23,090 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ashland University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Ashland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ashland.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ashland are $23,090 per year.

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$25,044 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 292 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Grace College and Theological Seminary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Winona Lake, Grace College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Grace College undergraduate students pay an average of $25,044 in tuition and fees each year.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Concordia University, Irvine is a great value for health and physical education students. Concordia University, Irvine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irvine.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Concordia University, Irvine are $38,740 a year.

Concordia University, Irvine excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.

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$36,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 292 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Nebraska landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate students pay an average of $36,310 in tuition and fees each year.

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With a ranking of #6, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Winona.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Winona State are $16,684 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Winona State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.

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$11,208 Average Tuition & Fees

West Texas A&M University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools ranking. West Texas A&M University is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Canyon.

West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,208 in tuition and fees each year.

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#8

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #8 on the list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 per year.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.

Minnesota State Mankato undergraduate students pay an average of $18,200 in tuition and fees each year.

Minnesota State Mankato also claimed a spot on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$14,919 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Northwest is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Maryville.

Northwest undergraduate students pay an average of $14,919 in tuition and fees each year.

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$8,163 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Minot State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. MSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Minot.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year.

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Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.

BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, BYU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.

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#13

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, IL
$34,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large suburb of River Forest, Concordia University, Chicago is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Concordia University, Chicago are $34,310 per year.

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#14

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN
$44,796 Average Tuition & Fees

Valparaiso University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Valpo are $44,796 a year.

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#15

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA
$30,954 Average Tuition & Fees

Grand View University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #15 on the list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grand View University are $30,954 a year.

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Point Loma Nazarene University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. PLNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at PLNU are $39,500 a year.

In addition to its great value ranking, PLNU is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.

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$23,900 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Concordia University, Saint Paul undergraduate students pay an average of $23,900 in tuition and fees each year.

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#18

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, TX
$11,726 Average Tuition & Fees

MSU Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #18 on the list. MSU Texas is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Wichita Falls.

MSU Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $11,726 in tuition and fees each year.

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$16,498 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.

Missouri State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,498 in tuition and fees each year.

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$11,496 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public school with a large student population.

SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in tuition and fees each year.

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Illinois State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Illinois State are $24,172 per year.

Illinois State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Health & Physical Education Schools list.

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#22

Mount St Mary's University

Emmitsburg, MD
$44,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Mount St Mary’s University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools ranking. Located in the fringe town of Emmitsburg, The Mount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The Mount undergraduate students pay an average of $44,750 in tuition and fees each year.

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#23

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
$18,640 Average Tuition & Fees

Lindenwood University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value health and physical education programs. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lindenwood University are $18,640 per year.

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$31,952 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on this year’s best value schools for health and physical education students. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mequon.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $31,952 per year.

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$15,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Missouri Western State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for health and physical education students. It came in at #23 on the list. Missouri Western is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Joseph.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri Western are $15,550 per year.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools

#26

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH
#27

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
#29

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD
#30

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
#31

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO
#32

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH
#32

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, WI
#34

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO
#35

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA
#36

Lasell University

Newton, MA
#37

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC
#39

Endicott College

Beverly, MA
#40

Howard Payne University

Brownwood, TX

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 Gardner - Webb University Boiling Springs, NC
45 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
46 California Baptist University Riverside, CA
47 Salem State University Salem, MA
48 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
49 Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK
50 Avila University Kansas City, MO
50 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
52 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
53 United States Sports Academy Daphne, AL
54 William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA
54 North Central College Naperville, IL
56 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
57 Aurora University Aurora, IL
58 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX

Health & Physical Education by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Phys Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 441
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 206
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 35
Outdoor Education 28

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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