by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. Combined, these schools handed out 300 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the phys ed degrees they offer, see the list below.
Every student pursuing a degree in health & physical education has to take a look at Howard University. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.
Graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn an average of $30,733 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in health & physical education from Howard University
Every student pursuing a degree in health & physical education needs to take a look at Gallaudet University. Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.
Those health & physical education students who get their degree from Gallaudet University earn $3,532 more than the typical phys ed grad.
More information about a degree in health & physical education from Gallaudet UniversityExplore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 2,430 |
| New York | 333 | 2,260 |
| Maryland | 279 | 787 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 1,029 |
| Delaware | 175 | 342 |
Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | 235 |
| Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General | 54 |
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.