Cheapest Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Nebraska

Peru State College delivers the most affordable path to Health and Physical Education certification in Nebraska at just $11,401 net cost, while Creighton University charges nearly three times that amount at $32,380. This price gap reflects a broader divide between public and private institutions across the state's 14 programs. Nebraska's growing healthcare sector, anchored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and major insurers like Mutual of Omaha, creates steady demand for fitness professionals and health educators. Graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from $22,999 to $35,701, with the University of Nebraska at Kearney producing the highest-earning alumni in this field.

Programs

$11,401 – $32,380

Net Price Range

$29,468

Avg. Program Earnings

56.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Peru State College Peru, Nebraska	$11,401	$8,280	37.7%
2	University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Nebraska	$12,791	$8,370	47.5%	85.9%
3	College of Saint Mary Omaha, Nebraska	$14,986	$23,340	59.4%	64.6%
4	Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska	$15,108	$7,970	55.7%
5	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska	$16,488	$8,302	59.8%	86.0%
6	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$17,424	$10,108	65.8%	78.6%
7	Union Adventist University Lincoln, Nebraska	$20,884	$27,990	45.9%	98.8%
8	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
9	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
10	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
11	Midland University Fremont, Nebraska	$24,229	$40,270	43.2%	64.9%
12	Doane University Crete, Nebraska	$28,071	$40,491	55.9%	75.8%
13	Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska	$28,345	$8,886	55.9%
14	Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska	$32,380	$47,000	80.5%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Peru State College so affordable for health education students?

Peru State College offers the lowest net cost at $11,401 with in-state tuition of just $8,280. As a public institution, it receives state funding that helps keep costs down for Nebraska residents pursuing health and physical education degrees.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive programs?

Peru State College has a 37.7% graduation rate despite its low cost, while Creighton University achieves 80.5% at the highest price point of $32,380. Mid-range schools like the University of Nebraska at Kearney balance affordability with better outcomes at 59.8% graduation rates.

Which Nebraska schools prepare graduates for the highest-paying fitness careers?

University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn $35,701 annually, the highest among Nebraska health education programs. University of Nebraska at Omaha and Concordia University-Nebraska also produce strong earners at $31,792 and $31,127 respectively.

Does choosing a public university over private significantly reduce student debt?

Public universities typically result in lower debt loads, with University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates carrying $19,098 in debt. Private school graduates often face higher debt, like Nebraska Wesleyan at $27,000, though some public schools like Wayne State see $24,500 in average debt.

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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.