Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 18 colleges offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 492 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,732 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,831.

Schools in MO

$29,732

MO Avg. Earnings

$29,831

National Avg.

677

Schools Nationally

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

Public Schools (5)

$27,879

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (12)

$30,663

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,784 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 Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 81.5%

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO · Private

$30,988

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 69.0%

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

$25,525

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,945

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 91.0%

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 99.7%

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public

$26,121

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,440

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 97.4%

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$36,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,580

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 93.7%

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public

$27,947

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,555

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 80.0%

Missouri Baptist University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,801

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 64.1%

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,806

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 68.6%

#10

William Woods University

Fulton, MO · Private

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,774

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 78.5%

#12

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO · Private

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$31,067

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,629

Graduates: 103

Acceptance: 65.9%

#14

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO ·

$28,753

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,429

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

#15

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

Avila University

Kansas City, MO · Private

$36,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,820

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 59.5%

#17

Culver-Stockton College

Canton, MO · Private

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,489

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 98.0%

#18

Drury University

Springfield, MO · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Saint Louis University ranks #1 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Missouri with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 18 schools offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state.

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

Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates in Missouri earn an average of $29,732 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $29,831 for this major.

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

Missouri Valley College is the most selective Health and Physical Education/Fitness program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 52.7%. The average acceptance rate across Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state is 76.6%.

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

In Missouri, private Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs produce average earnings of $30,663 vs $27,879 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 12 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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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.