Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 15 colleges offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 529 recent graduates. Graduates in Wisconsin earn $32,366 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $29,831, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in WI

$32,366

WI Avg. Earnings

$29,831

National Avg.

677

Schools Nationally

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

Public Schools (7)

$30,650

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$33,837

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,187 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 Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.4%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,879

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 43.4%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$32,284

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,101

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 73.3%

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,518

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 67.5%

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.6%

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,848

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 84.2%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$30,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,631

Graduates: 93

Acceptance: 88.4%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$30,068

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,149

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 76.1%

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI · Private

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,194

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 66.8%

#11

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,028

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 87.3%

#12

Ripon College

Ripon, WI · Private

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,869

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 83.9%

#13

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,219

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 79.0%

#14

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$27,222

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,775

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 90.1%

#15

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · Private

$32,563

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 73.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Carroll University ranks #1 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $32,925 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state.

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

Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $32,366 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $29,831 for this major.

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

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Health and Physical Education/Fitness program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in the state is 75.7%.

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

In Wisconsin, private Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs produce average earnings of $33,837 vs $30,650 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 8 private options in the state.

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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.