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Phys Ed in Mississippi

Phys Ed Schools in Mississippi

949 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Phys Ed major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Phys Ed Majors in Mississippi

Phys Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 705
Master’s Degree 132
Associate Degree 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 33.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Phys Ed Grads in Mississippi

3,030 people in the state and 606,360 in the nation are employed in jobs related to phys ed.

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Wages for Phys Ed Jobs in Mississippi

Phys Ed grads earn an average of $49,650 in the state and $49,280 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,910. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,504. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 53% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 16%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,213.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Mississippi Valley State University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,909.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,442. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,276.

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Phys Ed Careers in MS

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to phys ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 45
Recreation Administration 33

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