Best Value Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Colorado

Colorado State University Pueblo delivers strong value in Health and Physical Education with a net cost of just $12,948 while producing graduates earning $33,993 annually. This creates one of the strongest return-on-investment profiles among the state's 10 programs. Colorado's outdoor recreation economy, which generates over $28 billion annually, creates steady demand for fitness professionals and physical education teachers. The earnings gap between top and bottom programs spans nearly $6,000, with CSU Pueblo and Metropolitan State both achieving the highest graduate salaries at $33,993. Most programs maintain acceptance rates above 90%, making quality fitness education accessible across the state's varied geographic regions.

Programs

$12,948 – $28,862

Net Price Range

$30,450

Avg. Program Earnings

46.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, Colorado	$12,948	$33,993	$9,401	38.0%	98.8%
2	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, Colorado	$14,294	$33,993	$10,780	29.9%	97.9%
3	Adams State University Alamosa, Colorado	$14,173	$28,019	$9,776	31.6%	99.2%
4	Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado	$15,331	$28,650	$9,712	41.5%	81.8%
5	Western Colorado University Gunnison, Colorado	$16,773	$28,405	$11,083	50.7%	91.9%
6	Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	$17,339	$29,202	$9,670	43.1%	91.0%
7	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	$18,457	$30,353	$12,010	51.3%	78.5%
8	Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado	$20,332	$30,988	$12,896	66.9%	90.8%
9	Naropa University Boulder, Colorado	$28,862		$34,600	45.9%	100.0%
10	Regis University Denver, Colorado	$22,689		$43,980	61.1%	76.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado State University Pueblo the top value choice for fitness education?

CSU Pueblo combines the lowest net cost at $12,948 with the highest graduate earnings at $33,993, creating an outstanding cost-to-earnings ratio. The program maintains a 98.79% acceptance rate while producing graduates who earn $5,974 more than the lowest-earning program graduates.

How do graduation rates vary among Colorado's fitness programs?

Graduation rates range from 29.90% at Metropolitan State University to 66.90% at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. Western Colorado University achieves a solid 50.70% rate at a moderate $16,773 net cost, while Fort Lewis College graduates 43.10% of students with the lowest average debt at $15,163.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private fitness programs?

The gap reaches $15,914 between the most affordable public option at $12,948 and Naropa University's $28,862 net cost. However, public programs dominate the list with 8 of the 10 schools, keeping most options under $21,000 annually.

Where do Health and Physical Education graduates find employment in Colorado?

Colorado's $28 billion outdoor recreation industry employs fitness professionals at ski resorts, adventure companies, and wellness centers throughout the state. School districts across Colorado's 178 municipalities also hire physical education teachers, with starting salaries typically matching the $28,000-$34,000 range shown in program data.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.