2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in New Jersey
[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education students.
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2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physical Education Schools
Our analysis ranked Hudson County Community College the best value for a degree in physical education in New Jersey. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,384, while out-of-state students pay about $9,248. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $10,671 in student loans. Physical Education graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $35,909 early in their careers. Set against $10,671 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,584. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $9,668. Early-career physical education graduates make about $47,248. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Monmouth University one of the best values for physical education. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $46,552. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of $27,907 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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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 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).
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