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2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for physical education students.

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• Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physical Education Schools

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Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

$4,322 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,947 Avg Student Debt

$46,219 Median Earnings (10yr)

Anne Arundel Community College earned the #1 spot for value among physical education schools in Maryland. Set in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $13,947. Early-career physical education graduates make about $59,894. Set against $13,947 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

$52,081 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,697 Avg Student Debt

$60,663 Median Earnings (10yr)

Mcdaniel College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education schools. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $52,081. Students borrow a median of $25,697 to complete the physical education program here. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Mcdaniel College generally make around $38,122. Set against $25,697 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.