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Health & Physical Education Schools in Mississippi

160 students earned Phys Ed degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 147
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 men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 49.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,228. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $24,183 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

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
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $59,350

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