Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 16 colleges offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 886 recent graduates. Graduates earn $28,890 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,831.

Schools in GA

$28,890

GA Avg. Earnings

$29,831

National Avg.

677

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Georgia

Public Schools (9)

$28,831

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$29,045

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $214 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Health and Physical Education/Fitness Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

Emory University

Atlanta, GA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,286

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 11.1%

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$32,524

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,788

Graduates: 90

Acceptance: 37.2%

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,730

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 83.5%

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

$31,946

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,113

Graduates: 240

Acceptance: 69.2%

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,299

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 87.8%

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$30,409

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,592

Graduates: 239

Acceptance: 89.6%

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA · Private

$23,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,276

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 61.9%

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.2%

LaGrange College

Lagrange, GA · Private

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA · Public

$23,538

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,227

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 70.6%

#11

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA · Public

Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public

$31,495

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,612

Graduates: 61

Acceptance: 89.3%

#13

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA · Private

Shorter University

Rome, GA · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,359

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 96.9%

#15

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,951

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 51.4%

#16

Emmanuel University

Franklin Springs, GA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,044

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Georgia?

Emory University ranks #1 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Georgia with median graduate earnings of $33,993 within two years of graduation. There are 16 schools offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state.

How much do Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates earn in Georgia?

Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates in Georgia earn an average of $28,890 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $29,831 for this major.

What is the hardest Health and Physical Education/Fitness school to get into in Georgia?

Emory University is the most selective Health and Physical Education/Fitness program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 11.1%. The average acceptance rate across Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state is 68.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Georgia?

In Georgia, private Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs produce average earnings of $29,045 vs $28,831 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 7 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.