Best Value Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Oregon

Oregon's Health and Physical Education programs reveal a stark financial divide between public and private options. Eastern Oregon University delivers the strongest return on investment at just $15,987 net cost while producing graduates earning $35,060 annually. This positions students well for Oregon's expanding healthcare sector, which includes major employers like Providence Health and Kaiser Permanente alongside the state's active lifestyle industry. Public universities dominate the affordability spectrum, with five schools under $20,000 net cost, while private institutions like Pacific University reach $35,350. The 98.52% acceptance rate at Eastern Oregon makes quality fitness education accessible across the state.

Programs

$15,987 – $35,350

Net Price Range

$28,936

Avg. Program Earnings

60.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern Oregon University La Grande, Oregon	$15,987	$35,060	$10,671	36.6%	98.5%
2	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$17,722	$29,511	$12,594	51.2%	79.0%
3	Warner Pacific University Portland, Oregon	$18,818	$28,816	$21,010	82.1%	72.3%
4	Southern Oregon University Ashland, Oregon	$16,470	$25,194	$12,093	44.2%	88.0%
5	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$19,568	$29,511	$13,494	70.6%	82.5%
6	Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon	$18,290	$26,850	$11,025	44.8%	83.4%
7	Linfield University McMinnville, Oregon	$27,341	$34,856	$49,530	65.2%	88.7%
8	Willamette University Salem, Oregon	$23,663	$26,570	$48,268	72.7%	80.6%
9	Pacific University Forest Grove, Oregon	$35,350	$29,413	$54,466	64.8%	92.3%
10	George Fox University Newberg, Oregon	$29,981	$23,579	$40,940	68.7%	91.7%
11	Corban University Salem, Oregon	$25,525		$37,208	61.0%	34.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $19,363 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Eastern Oregon University charges $15,987 net cost compared to Pacific University's $35,350, reflecting the public versus private divide. Public universities receive state funding that keeps costs lower, while private schools rely on tuition revenue and typically offer smaller class sizes.

How do graduation rates compare across Oregon's fitness programs?

Warner Pacific University leads with an 82.10% graduation rate, followed by Willamette at 72.70% and Oregon State at 70.60%. Public universities generally show lower completion rates, with Eastern Oregon at 36.60% despite offering the best value proposition.

Does attending a more expensive school guarantee higher earnings in this field?

Not necessarily. Eastern Oregon graduates earn $35,060 annually while paying the lowest net cost, outperforming expensive options like George Fox University where graduates earn just $23,579. Linfield University graduates do earn $34,856, but at nearly double the cost.

Where do Oregon fitness graduates find the best job opportunities?

Portland's healthcare systems and Nike's corporate wellness programs create strong demand for fitness professionals. The state's 11 programs feed into schools, hospitals, and recreation centers across Oregon's growing population centers from Bend to Corvallis.

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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.