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Utah's affordable Health and Physical Education programs show a remarkable $18,000 gap between the cheapest public option at Utah Valley University ($8,463) and Westminster University's private tuition. The state's booming outdoor recreation economy creates strong demand for fitness professionals, with graduates earning between $22,130 and $35,594 annually. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with six of the eight programs costing under $16,000 net price.
8
Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$30,210
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $10,722 $6,391 43.0%
3 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
4 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
6 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
7 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
8 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Utah Valley University the most affordable option for fitness education?

Utah Valley University offers the lowest net price at $8,463 with in-state tuition of just $6,270. Graduates earn a solid $35,060 annually with moderate debt levels of $13,000, making it an excellent value proposition.

How do graduation rates compare across Utah's cheapest fitness programs?

Brigham Young University leads with an 82.2% graduation rate despite being mid-range in cost at $14,487 net price. In contrast, Utah Tech University has the lowest graduation rate at 34.2% while charging $15,265 annually.

Does attending a more expensive program guarantee higher earnings in Utah?

Not necessarily - University of Utah graduates earn the highest at $35,594 with a moderate net price of $13,172. Meanwhile, BYU graduates earn just $22,130 despite the university's high graduation rate and similar costs.

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