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2025 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Arizona

5 Colleges in Arizona
1,319 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,558 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #11 in popularity, health & physical education is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,319 degrees in health & physical education annually.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Arizona Your choice of health & physical education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for health & physical education schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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

Associate Degrees in Phys Ed
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 Arizona 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.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Arizona

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.

Top Arizona Schools in Phys Ed

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
364 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$32,696 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tempe. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were approximately 364 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. After graduation, phys ed degree recipients generally make an average of $32,696 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in health & physical education from Arizona State University - Tempe

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
37.1% Growth in Graduates

Northern Arizona University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 205 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at NAU 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 $28,769.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
245 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$34,723 Median Starting Salary

Grand Canyon University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 245 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University 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 $34,723.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
308 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$35,367 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in health & physical education has to take a look at Bryan University. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Bryan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 308 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Bryan University in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn about $35,367 in their early career salary.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Surprise, Ottawa University - Surprise is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in health & physical education from Ottawa University - Surprise

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 7,194
Oklahoma 257 1,053
New Mexico 219 141

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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 455
Physical Fitness Technician 312
Sports Management 215
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 160
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 155
Sports Studies 22

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 124
Outdoor Education 34
Recreation Administration 8

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