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2026 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Wisconsin

11 Colleges in the United States
1,058 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$41,284 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their health & physical education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health & physical education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health & physical education education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year for health & physical education. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 256 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $29,866 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 35 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater generally make around $45,767. Typical student debt for the program is $25,306. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 24 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,590 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. This large public university is located in the city of La Crosse. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 227 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $37,437. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Carroll University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 105 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Carroll University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Carroll University earn a median of $33,333 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Carroll University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 78 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn around $32,801 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned the #7 position for health & physical education this year. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $46,027 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #8 position for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 14 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $50,651 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,245. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Wisconsin River Falls

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside came in at #9 for health & physical education this year. Located in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public university. University Of Wisconsin Parkside graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Parkside in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Parkside earn a median of $30,655 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,349. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Wisconsin Parkside

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 79 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $34,066. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College placed #11 among the best health & physical education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kenosha. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Carthage College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,638 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health & physical education program at Carthage College

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Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI

Lakeland College landed the #12 spot for health & physical education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Plymouth. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Lakeland College awarded about 16 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $41,427 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,225 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Lakeland College

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Marian University Wisconsin placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Fond Du Lac, Marian University Wisconsin is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 30 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Marian University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $72,102 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full health & physical education details for Marian University Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Lutheran College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 64% of students finish within six years. Wisconsin Lutheran College awarded about 34 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $54,908 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Wisconsin Lutheran College

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earned the #15 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $34,503 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates carry a median of $25,200 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Ripon College
Ripon, WI

Ripon College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Ripon. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 15 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Ripon College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Ripon College generally make around $29,768. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Ripon College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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