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Exercise Science in Mississippi

Exercise Science Schools in Mississippi

626 students earned Exercise Science degrees in Mississippi in the 2022-2023 year.

An Exercise Science major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Exercise Science Majors in Mississippi

Exercise Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 555
Master’s Degree 36
Associate Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a exercise science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of exercise science majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 27.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Exercise Science Grads in Mississippi

40 people in the state and 6,740 in the nation are employed in jobs related to exercise science.

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Wages for Exercise Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, exercise science grads earn an average of $41,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,760.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer exercise science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
310 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,910. 84% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,504. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,744. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC.

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#5

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
952 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Belhaven. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,612 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $665. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,093. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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Exercise Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers exercise science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to exercise science.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Sports Management 217
Physical Education 59
Outdoor Health & Fitness 54

View all majors related to Exercise Science

View Nationwide Exercise Science Report

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