2025 Best Health & Physical Education Schools
523
Colleges in the United States
66,552
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
health & physical education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #11 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 523 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 66,552 degrees in health & physical education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School
The phys ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health & Physical Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Health & Physical Education Degree Level
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 ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in the United States
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the phys ed degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
25 Top Schools in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
310
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were about 310 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NY
67
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good decision for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 67 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Sport Management
Program Name
Turn your passion for sports into a career with a wide range of employment options with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TX
307
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 307 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In TX
104
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Rice University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,198 schools nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.
There were about 104 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
538
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,198 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were approximately 538 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WI
207
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.
There were approximately 207 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In IL
54
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 54 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
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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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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In GA
90
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were roughly 90 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
569
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were about 569 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
424
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.
There were roughly 424 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
332
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,198 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 332 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
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Masters
Degree Type
MBA in Sport Management
Program Name
Fit 2 of your passions – business and sports – into 1 degree when you earn your sport management MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
147
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 11th out of 138 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 147 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OH
244
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 95 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 243.99999999999997 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
181
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Amherst. This university ranks 12th out of 62 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 181 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OH
317
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 95 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.
There were roughly 317 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.
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Masters
Degree Type
MS in Sport Management
Program Name
Pursue opportunities in collegiate and professional sport management organizations with the support of this well-established online master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AZ
364
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 25 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were roughly 364 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
66
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 66 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
371
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,198 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 371 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WV
698
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. This university ranks 1st out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were approximately 698 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
341
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.
There were approximately 341 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NH
74
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were roughly 74 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In TX
133
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. This university ranks 4th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 133 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
108
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,198 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 108 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
333
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Michigan State is a fairly large public university located in the city of East Lansing. This university ranks 2nd out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 333 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
370
Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
Concordia University, Irvine is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Irvine. This university ranks 66th out of 165 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 370 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Irvine in the most recent data year.
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