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Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 7 colleges offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 131 recent graduates. Graduates in South Dakota earn $32,493 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $29,831, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

7
Schools in SD
$32,493
SD Avg. Earnings
$29,831
National Avg.
677
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Health and Physical Education/Fitness in South Dakota

Public Schools (4)
$30,694
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (3)
$34,891
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,197 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 South Dakota, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Sioux Falls logo

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

$31,670
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,066
Graduates: 20
Acceptance: 82.1%
#2
Augustana University logo

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

$39,009
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 59.3%
#3
South Dakota State University logo

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$37,856
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,627
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: 98.7%
#4
Black Hills State University logo

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD · Public

$27,669
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,080
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 94.4%
#5
Northern State University logo

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public

$35,060
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,526
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 92.8%
#6
Dakota Wesleyan University logo

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD · Private

$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,046
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 72.8%
#7
Dakota State University logo

Dakota State University

Madison, SD · Public

$22,192
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 97.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in South Dakota?
University of Sioux Falls ranks #1 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in South Dakota with median graduate earnings of $31,670 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state.
How much do Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates earn in South Dakota?
Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates in South Dakota earn an average of $32,493 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $29,831 for this major.
What is the hardest Health and Physical Education/Fitness school to get into in South Dakota?
Augustana University is the most selective Health and Physical Education/Fitness program in South Dakota with an acceptance rate of 59.3%. The average acceptance rate across Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state is 85.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, private Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs produce average earnings of $34,891 vs $30,694 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Dakota

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $74,576 Civil Engineering $59,824 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,878 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $51,035 Finance and Financial Management Services $43,547 Accounting and Related Services $42,685 Human Resources Management and Services $42,613 Health and Medical Administrative Services $41,686
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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.