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Health & Physical Education at Jackson State University

If you are interested in studying Health & Physical Education, take a look at what Jackson State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 health & physical education degrees were awarded at Jackson State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Among 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Health & Physical Education Rankings at Jackson State University

Use these rankings to compare Jackson State University’s Health & Physical Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Mississippi	#11 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#12 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#166 of 242
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#231 of 243
Best Value	Nationwide	#664 of 952
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#936 of 953

Earnings for Health & Physical Education Graduates from Jackson State University

Students who complete Jackson State University’s Health & Physical Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,576
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$41,525

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Health & Physical Education graduates at Jackson State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Health & Physical Education graduates at Jackson State University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Health & Physical Education Master’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 13 master’s health & physical education graduates at Jackson State University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	12
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 92% of Health & Physical Education master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Health & Physical Education Concentrations at Jackson State University

The Health & Physical Education program at Jackson State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sports Management	13

Top-Paying Careers for Health & Physical Education Graduates

Graduates of the Health & Physical Education program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health & Physical Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$170,172
Exercise Physiologists	$144,072
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,688
Athletic Trainers	$79,834
Coaches and Scouts	$78,709
Athletes and Sports Competitors	$39,714

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.