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2025 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania

15 Colleges in Pennsylvania
2,442 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,558 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health & Physical Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 15 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. Combined, these schools handed out 2,442 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Pennsylvania Your choice of health & physical education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health & Physical Education Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Phys Ed

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 Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Pennsylvania

The schools below may not offer all types of phys ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools in Phys Ed

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
285 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$31,658 Median Starting Salary

Temple University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #97 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were about 285 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career earnings of $31,658.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$32,733 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in health & physical education needs to look into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of East Stroudsburg. This university ranks 58th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 115 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, phys ed degree recipients generally earn an average of $32,733 at the beginning of their careers.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

Drexel University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Health & Physical Education degree recipients from Drexel University get an earnings boost of approximately $6,319 above the typical income of health & physical education graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$35,411 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock. A Best Colleges rank of #621 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SRU is a great university overall.

There were about 52 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at SRU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually make about $35,411 in their early careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In PA
80 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Annville, LVC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #607 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means LVC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 80 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at LVC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Lebanon Valley College

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In PA
73 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #626 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gannon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 73 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Gannon in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In PA
51 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded

University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Scranton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 51 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University of Scranton in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Sport Management Program Name

Turn your passion for sports into a career and a path to high-level roles in the industry with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
132 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
15.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 54th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 132 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at IUP in the most recent year we have data available. Those health & physical education students who get their degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus receive $2,052 more than the standard phys ed grad.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

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YCP is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of York. This college ranks 47th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were roughly 25 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at YCP in the most recent data year. After graduation, phys ed degree recipients usually earn about $35,739 in the first five years of their career.

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Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$26,236 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 60th out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 14 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Immaculata in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,236.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 333 2,260
Maryland 279 787
New Jersey 273 1,029
District of Columbia 188 289
Delaware 175 342

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One of 4 majors within the Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies area of study, Health & Physical Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Phys Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 976
Sports Management 885
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 471
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 97
Physical Fitness Technician 10
Sports Studies 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 178
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 99
Outdoor Education 5
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3

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