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Health & Physical Education Schools in Mississippi

1,050 Phys Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Health & Physical Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 837
Master’s Degree 147
Associate Degree 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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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: 38.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education 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 Health & Physical Education 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
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,161. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss.

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,704 a year. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $16,228. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Mississippi Valley State University. A typical student attending Mississippi Valley State University will pay a net price of $10,629.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,051 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,284. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $35,208 after graduation.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Coaches and Scouts 14% $37,400
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $29,300
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $59,350

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

View all majors related to Health & Physical Education

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