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2026 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges in the United States
$27,133 Avg Student Debt
$54,007 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Badge [Physical Education Teaching & Coaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physical-education-teaching-and-coaching/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for physical education teaching & coaching students.

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2026 Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in Virginia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical education teaching & coaching degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools

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Old Dominion University tops our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools in Virginia. Old Dominion University is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. In-state tuition and fees average $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $44,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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George Mason University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $24,250. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $51,115 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Radford University
Radford, VA

A rank of #3 makes Radford University one of the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Radford University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Radford. Students from in state pay about $12,548 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,633. Students borrow a median of $25,523 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Radford University generally make around $31,071. Set against $25,523 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Radford University admits about 90% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Virginia State University one of the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Located in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,043 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,650. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $30,000. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $26,547. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,901 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $34,677. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University earned the #6 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,740, compared with $27,980 for out-of-state students. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,649 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $53,792. Set against $25,649 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Longwood University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College landed the #7 spot for physical education teaching & coaching value this year. Set in the rural area of Ferrum, Ferrum College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $28,380. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $31,000. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Ferrum College earn a median of $29,100 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Ferrum College admits about 89% of applicants.

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Averett University
Danville, VA

Averett University landed the #8 spot for physical education teaching & coaching value this year. Set in the town of Danville, Averett University is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,550. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $28,595 in student loans. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $53,876. Set against $28,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $50,560 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $51,601. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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