by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,305 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The phys ed bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health & physical education students working on their bachelor's degree.
The phys ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in health & physical education.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in health & physical education needs to check out James Madison University. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those health & physical education students who get their bachelor's degree from James Madison University receive $4,493 more than the standard phys ed grad.
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George Mason University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Health & Physical Education bachelor's degree recipients from George Mason University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,428 above the average income of health & physical education majors.
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It is hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program make an average of $27,423 in their early career salary.
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William & Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in health & physical education. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn about $27,114 in their early career salary.
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University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn around $27,810 for their early career.
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Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Those health & physical education students who get their bachelor's degree from Shenandoah University receive $6,214 more than the standard phys ed student.
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Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
Soon after graduation, phys ed bachelor's recipients typically make around $29,989 in their early careers.
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Roanoke is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize suburb of Salem.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn around $27,304 in their early career salary.
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Located in the town of Danville, AU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Those health & physical education students who get their bachelor's degree from Averett University receive $5,446 more than the average phys ed student.
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Located in the rural area of Emory, Emory & Henry College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career income of $28,146.
More information about a bachelor’s in health & physical education from Emory and Henry CollegeExplore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 1,441 |
| Georgia | 224 | 1,490 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 2,118 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 2,665 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 963 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 797 |
| Alabama | 184 | 662 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 526 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 837 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 583 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 938 |
One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 490 |
| Sports Management | 440 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 347 |
| Sports Studies | 14 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 10 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 42 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 33 |
| Outdoor Education | 7 |