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2026 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Virginia

16 Colleges in the United States
1,627 Health & Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$40,432 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health & Physical Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for health & physical education students.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Virginia

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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Leading the list is James Madison University, our #1 school for health & physical education. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 339 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $40,528. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full health & physical education details for James Madison University

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University Of Virginia Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 102 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $40,998. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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College Of William And Mary came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. College Of William And Mary awarded about 115 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $27,114 in their early career. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $21,413 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for College Of William And Mary

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A rank of #4 makes Virginia Commonwealth University one of the top schools for health & physical education. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 47 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $45,781. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Students looking for a strong health & physical education program will find one at Lynchburg College, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Lynchburg College graduates 57% of students within six years. About 14 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Lynchburg College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $107,159 in their early career. See the full health & physical education program report for Lynchburg College

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University earned the #6 position for health & physical education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winchester. Shenandoah University graduates 66% of students within six years. Shenandoah University awarded about 15 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $37,676 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Shenandoah University

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George Mason University came in at #7 for health & physical education this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 114 health & physical education degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $36,484 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for George Mason University

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Old Dominion University earned the #8 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 113 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion University in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $37,596 early in their careers. Old Dominion University graduates carry a median of $26,375 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Old Dominion University

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University placed #9 among the best health & physical education schools. Longwood University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Farmville. Longwood University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 36 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Longwood University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Longwood University earn around $39,479 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Longwood University

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Roanoke College in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Roanoke College earn a median of $27,304 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health & physical education program at Roanoke College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #11 spot for health & physical education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 397 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $35,930. Typical student debt for the program is $25,645. Get the full health & physical education details for Liberty University

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Bridgewater College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Bridgewater College awarded about 52 health & physical education degrees in the most recent data year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Bridgewater College earn a median of $30,243 early in their careers. Bridgewater College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Bridgewater College

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University placed #13 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 24 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Radford University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Radford University earn a median of $47,271 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,514 to complete this degree. Get the full health & physical education details for Radford University

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Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA

Randolph College earned the #14 position for health & physical education this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Randolph College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Randolph College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $43,197 in their early career. Randolph College graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. See the full health & physical education program report for Randolph College

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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health & physical education degree from Virginia Wesleyan College earn around $45,517 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,925. Read more about the health & physical education program at Virginia Wesleyan College

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Emory And Henry College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Located in the rural area of Emory, Emory And Henry College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Emory And Henry College in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Emory And Henry College earn a median of $28,146 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health & physical education program report for Emory And Henry College

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Hampton University landed the #17 spot for health & physical education this year. Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hampton. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Hampton University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Hampton University earn a median of $27,633 early in their careers. Hampton University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the health & physical education program at Hampton University

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Averett University
Danville, VA

Averett University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best health & physical education schools. Set in the town of Danville, Averett University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 22 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Averett University in the most recent year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $36,908 in their early career. Averett University graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Get the full health & physical education details for Averett University

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Norfolk State University came in at #19 for health & physical education this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 20 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Norfolk State University in the most recent year. Health & Physical Education graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $54,971 early in their careers. See the full health & physical education program report for Norfolk State University

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Virginia State University placed #20 among the best health & physical education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Petersburg. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 16 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Virginia State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health & physical education program make about $34,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,010. See the full health & physical education program report for Virginia State University

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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA

Bluefield College placed #21 among the best health & physical education schools. Located in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 18% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Bluefield College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Bluefield College generally make around $24,450. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full health & physical education program report for Bluefield College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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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