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2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

87 Ranked Colleges
2,640 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Health & Physical Education is the 11th most popular major in the country with 64,869 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, health and physical education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,872 and had an average of $24,778 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 16,699 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,232 and $25,452 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,640 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 87 colleges that offer a degree in health and physical education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health and physical education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid”.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 37 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 66 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UF

#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

Out of the 87 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #3 spot on the list. American Military University is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 143 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

American Military University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full American Public University System Health & Physical Education Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 56 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of South Florida - Main Campus

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 27 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Central Florida

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Florida International University

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

Full UWF Health & Physical Education Report

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 61 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Health & Physical Education Report

#9

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Appalachian State Health & Physical Education Report

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 22 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #8 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 41 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #3 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Georgia

#12

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 98 students in 2019-2020.

GaSou also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at GaSou

#13

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. McNeese State University is a medium-sized school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana that handed out 24 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese are $16,386.

Full McNeese Health & Physical Education Report

#14

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 5 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Augusta University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Augusta University

#15

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 21 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#16

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 29 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Health & Physical Education Report

#17

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. James Madison University is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 48 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at JMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at James Madison University

University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. This medium-sized school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 25 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at ULM

Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Southeastern is a fairly large school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 26 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Southeastern

#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 27 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University Health & Physical Education Report

#21

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Marshall University

#22

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Western Carolina University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WCU are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Western Carolina University

#23

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Florida Atlantic University

#24

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 6 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also took the #0 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Louisiana Tech University

#25

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Ole Miss

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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