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Cheapest Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Maine

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

Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs in Maine span a remarkable $27,081 cost gap, from University of Maine at Presque Isle's $10,028 net price to University of New England's $37,109. The state's aging population drives demand for fitness professionals in healthcare settings, particularly with MaineHealth's extensive network requiring exercise specialists and physical education coordinators. Six programs serve students statewide, with graduation rates climbing from 38% at the most affordable option to 69% at Saint Joseph's College.
6
Programs
$10,028 – $37,109
Net Price Range
$29,142
Avg. Program Earnings
53.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,028 $8,990 37.7% 97.0%
2 $11,729 $10,920 46.3% 85.4%
3 $19,223 $30,896 51.4% 97.2%
4 $20,798 $22,194 56.7% 91.3%
5 $24,666 $42,834 68.5% 80.8%
6 $37,109 $42,550 60.8% 96.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate spread among Maine's Health and Physical Education programs?

Graduation rates range from 37.70% at University of Maine at Presque Isle to 68.50% at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. The pattern generally follows cost, with higher-priced private institutions like Thomas College (51.40%) and Husson University (56.70%) outperforming the most affordable public options.

How do Maine's public universities compare for Health and Physical Education affordability?

University of Maine at Presque Isle offers the lowest net cost at $10,028, while University of Southern Maine costs $11,729. Both maintain high acceptance rates above 85%, though Southern Maine delivers a notably higher graduation rate of 46.30% compared to Presque Isle's 37.70%.

Does earning potential justify higher program costs in Maine?

Early career earnings data shows a narrow range, with University of New England graduates earning $28,598 and Saint Joseph's College graduates earning $29,685. The $1,087 earnings difference doesn't offset the significant cost gap between these private institutions and more affordable public options.

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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.