2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Nebraska
[Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/physical-education/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education students.
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2026 Best Value Physical Education Schools in Nebraska
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
For return on investment in physical education, no school beat Northeast Community College this year. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $11,937. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $40,568. Set against $11,937 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #2. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Physical Education graduates carry a median of $25,661 in student loans. Early-career physical education graduates make about $42,812. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Nebraska Wesleyan University earned it the #3 place for physical education. Located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,572. Typical student debt for physical education graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, physical education degree recipients from Nebraska Wesleyan University generally make around $28,791. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Nebraska Wesleyan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Concordia University Seward came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value physical education schools. Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward. Students from in state pay about $40,640 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $58,863. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Concordia University Seward admits about 86% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in physical education will find it at Midland University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,050. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Midland University earn a median of $31,475 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Doane College Crete earned the #6 position for value in physical education this year. Located in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,985. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete the physical education program here. Physical Education graduates of Doane College Crete earn a median of $53,500 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,802 median debt. Doane College Crete admits about 98% of applicants.
Bellevue University earned the #7 position for value in physical education this year. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the physical education program here. Early-career physical education graduates make about $33,229. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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