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2026 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges in the United States
735 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$38,974 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for health & physical education students.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health & physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health & Physical Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in health & physical education. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 188 health & physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $31,403. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. More information about a degree in health & physical education from University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Towson University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 253 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,101. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health & physical education from Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 93 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of $29,344 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Salisbury University

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Mount St Marys University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Mount St Marys University graduates 65% of students within six years. Mount St Marys University awarded about 29 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Mount St Marys University generally make around $50,657. Students borrow a median of $23,539 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Mount St Marys University

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Anne Arundel Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health & physical education, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. Anne Arundel Community College awarded about 27 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $59,894. Anne Arundel Community College graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Anne Arundel Community College

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College placed #6 among the best health & physical education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Westminster. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Mcdaniel College awarded about 39 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Mcdaniel College earn around $38,122 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,697. See the full health & physical education program report for Mcdaniel College

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Bowie State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 24 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Bowie State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,381 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Bowie State University

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Harford Community College placed #8 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 21 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $50,636 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,624. See the full health & physical education program report for Harford Community College

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Hagerstown Community College placed #9 among the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Hagerstown Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $46,478 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,126. Read more about the health & physical education program at Hagerstown Community College

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Frostburg State University landed the #10 spot for health & physical education this year. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 28 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Frostburg State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Frostburg State University earn around $23,291 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Frostburg State University

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore generally make around $30,407. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

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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 · 20 schools evaluated.

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