by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching is the 104th most popular major in the country with 7,516 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 218 physical education teaching & coaching graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 23 colleges that offered a degree in physical education teaching & coaching. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their physical education teaching & coaching program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region physical education teaching students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of La Verne. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in La Verne, California, and it awarded 93 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fresno Pacific University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Fresno, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s physical education teaching students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Fresno Pacific University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pacific Union College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region. Angwin, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physical education teaching degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at PUC
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Azusa Pacific University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 43 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Azusa Pacific University
Out of the 23 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bushnell University landed the #5 spot on the list. Bushnell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Bushnell University
Central Washington University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CWU is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #7, Linn-Benton Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. LBCC is a small public school situated in Albany, Oregon. It awarded 7 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at LBCC
Walla Walla University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla University is a small school located in College Place, Washington that handed out 2 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Walla Walla University
Linfield University - McMinnville Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school situated in McMinnville, Oregon. It awarded 1 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
Western Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s physical education teaching students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Western Washington University
Brigham Young University - Hawaii landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Brigham Young University - Hawaii is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Laie, Hawaii. It awarded 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at BYU - H
George Fox University ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. GFU is a small school located in Newberg, Oregon that handed out 1 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at George Fox University
With a ranking of #13, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Oregon State is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 15 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Oregon State University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
With a ranking of #14, Northwest University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Northwest University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Southwestern Oregon Community College is a small school located in Coos Bay, Oregon that handed out 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at SWOCC
Gonzaga University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s physical education teaching degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Gonzaga University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
University of California - Davis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of California - Davis Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
Western Oregon University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Western Oregon University is a small school located in Monmouth, Oregon that handed out 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Western Oregon University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
Portland State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Portland State University is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Portland State University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
Biola University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in La Mirada, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s physical education teaching students in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Biola University Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
With a ranking of #14, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full UW Seattle Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Report
University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s physical education teaching students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Mt. Hood Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Education Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. MHCC is a medium-sized school located in Gresham, Oregon that handed out 0 ’s physical education teaching degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Physical Education Teaching & Coaching at Mt. Hood Community College
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