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2025 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida

18 Colleges in Florida
2,319 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,319 degrees in health & physical education annually.

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Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida 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

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 Florida

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 Florida Schools in Phys Ed

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
332 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
25.6% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 332 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Health & Physical Education degree recipients from University of Florida earn a boost of approximately $9,456 over the average earnings of health & physical education graduates.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
248 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
17.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in health & physical education needs to take a look at Florida State University. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 248 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, phys ed degree recipients typically make around $33,288 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$28,527 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were about 106 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program make around $28,527 in the first couple years of their career.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
118 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
15.3% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were about 118 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Health & Physical Education degree recipients from University of Miami receive an earnings boost of approximately $11,959 above the typical income of health & physical education graduates.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
147 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$28,643 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Pensacola, UWF is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 49th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 147 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UWF in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career income of $28,643.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
28.4% Growth in Graduates

UT is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Tampa. This university ranks 36th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 81 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UT in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career earnings of $30,554.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
155 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$32,835 Median Starting Salary

FAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boca Raton. A Best Colleges rank of #472 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 155 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year. After graduating, phys ed degree recipients usually earn an average of $32,835 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Sport Management Program Name

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
15.9% Growth in Graduates

NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.

There were approximately 88 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn an average of $23,136 in their early career salary.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$33,364 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #660 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career earnings of $33,364.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
46.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Babson Park, Webber International University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 1573rd out of 2,152 colleges for overall quality nationwide.

There were about 52 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Webber International University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career wages of $29,540.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,801
North Carolina 279 2,932
Virginia 274 1,581
Tennessee 269 2,402
South Carolina 248 1,140
Kentucky 244 952
Louisiana 242 678
Mississippi 234 1,043
Arkansas 234 854
Alabama 233 858
West Virginia 207 1,158

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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
Sports Management 1,260
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 819
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 144
Physical Fitness Technician 92
Sports Studies 4

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 347
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 4

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