### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Physical Education is a valuable choice and commonly a mandatory first step for students wanting to enter a career as a physical education teacher, an adaptive physical education specialist, or an outdoor educator. In fact, physical education is pretty common ranking as the 74th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 6,447 physical education graduates. In-state tuition for physical education at private institutions is, on average, 3.1 times more expensive than their public peers.

 There are 486 institutions that offer physical education. This number of schools is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you are looking to surround yourself with other physical education majors, consider looking at colleges in Louisiana which have more undergraduates admitted to physical education than any other state. More generally, the top region to pursue physical education is in the Southeast region with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), and [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to study physical education is the Southeastern Conference with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of Kentucky](/colleges/university-of-kentucky), and [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college) representing the conference. Based on our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for physical education is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison).

 The objectively best school might not actually be the 'best' school for you. There are lots of angels to weigh when choosing college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might change your choice on which university to attend. Here at authority.org, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which physical education university is home to the best campus, the winner is [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut). If you are mostly interested in which school boasts the top campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our selection of the college with the best student life for physical education is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). Curious why? Keep reading to find out more about our top choices. Many of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a primary factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne). [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne)&nbspis our most expensive college for physical education, at least for out of state enrollment. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost of [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may want to know that physical education is the 261st most expensive degree in the United States, with an average cost of $26,500. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for physical education on our list is Vermont at Norwich University and University of Vermont, the primary colleges in the state, of $39,234 and $41,280. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for physical education is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university) with a cost of $39,640, [Fresno Pacific University](/colleges/fresno-pacific-university) with a cost of $32,458, and [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne) with a cost of $43,440.

 Our cheapest region for physical education is the Southwest region which is represented by [New Mexico Highlands University](/colleges/new-mexico-highlands-university) with a cost of $8,712, [Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus](/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-main-campus) with a cost of $5,994, and [Southwestern Oklahoma State University](/colleges/southwestern-oklahoma-state-university) with a cost of $13,050. In better news, the most affordable university for physical education is [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college). Our entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay around $9,400 for a degree in physical education. That price increases intensely to an average of $19,600 for an out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our selection for the university representing the best value for physical education: [Manhattan College](/colleges/manhattan-college). Here you will see our comprehensive list on the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this section is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for physical education majors can vary, but within two-years of graduation students will regularly earn in the neighborhood of $45,800. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can rake in up to $91,400. Right out of university, the lowest end positions within the physical education field make $22,900, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates from physical education attended [Manhattan College](/colleges/manhattan-college)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of physical education ranks subpar, ranking in the 31st percentile of all programs. The university with the highest composite diversity for physical education is [George Mason University](/colleges/george-mason-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Physical Education ranks only in the 95th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 27th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 71% of scholars majoring in physical education. Additionally, 53% of scholars pursuing a physical education degree are men.

 We have insufficient professors data for physical education to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. As we consider data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the university with comprehensively the best professors for physical education is [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the finest professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for physical education is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a detailed page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we hope you understand that approaching the higher education world from examples mainly derived from superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority hope you read our other pages on different topics and explore a few of our insightful background pages on useful details to think about as your university search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Physical education is the 74th most popular degree in America, with 6,447 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #75 [Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management](/rankings/best-colleges-for-logistics-materials-and-supply-chain-management), and narrowly lost to #73 [Global Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-global-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 486 colleges across the nation, and is the 42nd most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 4% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 52% of colleges offering physical education are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most physical education graduates, largely led by [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Louisiana ranks highest, with particular help from [Grambling State University](/colleges/grambling-state-university) and [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more physical education graduates than [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), which graduated 417 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study physical education). More students studied physical education as a percentage of total students at [Selma University](/colleges/selma-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Physical education is the 261st most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $26,549 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #262, [Counseling Psychology](rankings/best-colleges-for-counseling-psychology), with a median cost of $26,532).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with top of the line physical education programs led by [Azusa Pacific University](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university) with an annual cost of $39,640. Vermont is the most expensive state for physical education led by [Norwich University](/colleges/norwich-university) and [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 67.58% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 32.32% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [University of La Verne](/colleges/university-of-la-verne). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year, but it is ranked 58th for its physical education program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college)  is probably for you, ranked #2 with an in-state cost of just $8,038. Another more affordable pick would be #20, [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus) in Hillsborough County, FL with a cost of $4,559 for in-state students and $15,473 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a huge investment for most undergraduates. It is critical to be confident you justify your investment. It is our goal that the following career and earnings information help you make an informed decision when selecting your focus.

 In their first year after university, Physical Education graduates bring in $41,736 a year on average (top 37%). After some experience in their careers, they often earn something between $22,913 and $91,418, but average more or less $45,826. For context, that is 19% north of the American average.

 The most popular job for a Physical Education graduate is Analyst, which predominantly make near $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which for the most part earn near $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Physical Education graduates is The Mid East. The highest earning state for Physical Education alumni is FL. Colonial Athletic Association has the highest earning Physical Education graduates of any conference..



### STUDENTS

 College is an awfully impactful period of one's life; it is a time for individual growth and evolution. Pupils continue to ascertain who they hope to emulate and cultivate the essential skills to be a thriving adult. But growth is not confined to the classroom - the campus dialogue, the nugget of wisdom learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different viewpoint. Therefore, a diverse student body greatly improves what you gain from your time spent in university.

 Physical Education is a less ethnically diverse major than average\*. 71% of America's Physical Education majors are white students, followed by black students (13%), latino students (8%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university) located in Atlanta, GA.

 Second, Physical Education is highly diverse when it comes to sex, with 47% of students majoring in Physical Education identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Messiah University](/colleges/messiah-university) in Mechanicsburg, PA.

 Another important type of diversity is wealth diversity. Physical Education is the 22nd most socioeconomically diverse subject in the United States. 26% of its majors come from homes who earn above $110,000 a year, 17% are from homes that earn between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in low income families. [University of Nebraska at Kearney](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney) is the most financially diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall GA is the most diverse state for Physical Education. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 13%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 71%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 53%
* Female: 47%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 25%
* International: 3%


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2023 Physical Education Popularity

There are about 23,689 students enrolled in Physical Education in the USA.

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