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Cheapest Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion offers the state's most affordable Health and Physical Education path at just $13,670 net cost, while Ottawa University-Surprise charges $35,081 for similar training. This $21,411 gap reflects Arizona's mixed higher education market, where public universities dominate affordable fitness education. Banner Health, the state's largest private employer, actively recruits exercise science graduates for its expanding wellness programs across 28 Arizona hospitals.
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Programs
$13,670 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$29,586
Avg. Program Earnings
51.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
5 $35,081 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic cost difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive fitness programs?

Public universities like ASU ($13,670) and Northern Arizona University ($14,922) receive state funding that keeps costs low. Private institutions such as Ottawa University-Surprise charge $35,081 because they operate without taxpayer support and often provide smaller class sizes.

How do graduation rates vary among Arizona's affordable Health and Physical Education programs?

ASU leads with a 67.80% graduation rate despite being the cheapest option, while Northern Arizona University graduates 56.90% of students. Grand Canyon University shows a concerning 43% graduation rate, and Ottawa University-Surprise graduates only 22.50% of enrolled students.

Where do Health and Physical Education graduates typically find employment in Arizona?

Banner Health employs fitness professionals across its hospital network, while Intel and Raytheon hire corporate wellness coordinators. School districts throughout Phoenix and Tucson also recruit physical education teachers, with starting salaries ranging from $27,520 to $32,391 annually.

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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.