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2023 Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

11 Colleges
$28,530 Avg Salary
$25,187 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health and physical education was ranked 8th in Mississippi. In fact, 1,050 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health & Physical Education program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 54% of the phys ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $24,626 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $260.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Mississippi State University

#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Out of the 11 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 70% of the phys ed majors at the school.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $383, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at University of Mississippi

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 57% of the phys ed majors at the school.

On average, phys ed graduates from Southern Miss take out $23,226 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $163, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi Report

#4

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mississippi College is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

About 49% of the students majoring in phys ed at the school are women while 51% are male.

On average, phys ed graduates from MC take out $23,488 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $120.

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Out of the 11 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Valley State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 51% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Mississippi Valley State University

#6

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

Of the 34 students majoring in phys ed at William Carey University, 59% are male and 41% are female.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at William Carey University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,377.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at William Carey University

#7

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

With a ranking of #7, Belhaven University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

Of the 30 students majoring in phys ed at Belhaven, 60% are male and 40% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Belhaven carry an average student debt load of $27,922. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Belhaven University

Mississippi University for Women ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

Of the 25 students majoring in phys ed at MUW, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Full Health & Physical Education at Mississippi University for Women Report

#9

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 55% of the phys ed majors at the school.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Blue Mountain College

#10

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the midsize city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in phys ed at Tougaloo, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Tougaloo College

Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,805
Virginia 1,593
North Carolina 2,940
Florida 1,949
Tennessee 2,405
Kentucky 988
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Alabama 858
West Virginia 1,170

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 3,122
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3,106
Outdoor Education 265
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 174

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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