2026 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in the Southeast Region

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University Of South Florida Main Campus
Tampa, FL

University Of South Florida Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $20,375. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,375 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Students looking for strong value in physical education teaching & coaching will find it at Florida State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $54,079. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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Florida International University
Miami, FL

A rank of #3 makes Florida International University one of the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $18,802 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $44,809. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS

Students looking for strong value in physical education teaching & coaching will find it at Itawamba Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

University Of North Florida came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $18,523. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $49,208. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Florida admits about 53% of applicants.

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University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

University Of Central Florida placed #6 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $21,088 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $38,466. That is a strong return on a $21,088 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #7 spot for physical education teaching & coaching value this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $43,033. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS

East Mississippi Community College earned the #8 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $34,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke earned the #9 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,648, with out-of-state students paying around $7,648. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $26,660. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Pembroke generally make around $45,285. Set against $26,660 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $29,000. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $33,673. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS

Copiah Lincoln Community College placed #11 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Wesson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Marshall University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $47,465. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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University Of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY

University Of The Cumberlands placed #13 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,875. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $22,868. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $45,541. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University came in at #14 for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $54,511. Set against $28,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #15 spot for physical education teaching & coaching value this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $50,876. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University landed the #16 spot for physical education teaching & coaching value this year. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,630 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,630. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Western Carolina University generally make around $41,444. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University earned the #17 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. Students from in state pay about $8,674 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $41,160 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA

Georgia Southwestern State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Georgia Southwestern State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Americus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $16,572. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $28,245 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University earn a median of $52,428 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,245 median debt. Georgia Southwestern State University admits about 75% of applicants.

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University earned the #19 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,242 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $40,152 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,652, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Students borrow a median of $30,375 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $39,727. Set against $30,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #21 for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,373, compared with $20,851 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $47,684 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, with out-of-state students paying around $24,734. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $25,969. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $54,156. Set against $25,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN

University Of Memphis ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. Students from in state pay about $10,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $21,747 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $37,999 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,747 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Arkansas State University Main Campus
Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #24 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. Students from in state pay about $8,090 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,522. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,134 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Arkansas State University Main Campus generally make around $45,716. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University came in at #25 for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Students borrow a median of $28,040 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $40,616. That is a strong return on a $28,040 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.