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2024 Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Mississippi

8 Colleges in Mississippi
1,050 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$28,789 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health & Physical Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #11 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health & physical education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,050 degrees in health & physical education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Health & Physical Education School

Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Mississippi The phys ed program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health & Physical Education rankings. For our Best Overall Health & Physical Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Health & Physical Education Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Phys Ed
Master's Degrees in Phys Ed
Doctor's Degrees in Phys Ed

The phys ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health & Physical Education Schools in Mississippi. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health & Physical Education in Mississippi

The schools below may not offer all types of phys ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Mississippi Schools in Phys Ed

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
199 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
17.6% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Mississippi if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #361 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 199 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career income of $24,639.

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Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
310 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
12.9% Growth in Graduates

Mississippi State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in health & physical education. Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 310 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education major at Mississippi State University earn $3,225 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
192 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
9.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Southern Mississippi is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education. Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 5th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 192 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, phys ed degree recipients generally earn about $25,638 in their early careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$24,976 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Mississippi College if you wish to pursue a degree in health & physical education. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #644 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 61 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the phys ed program earn around $24,976 in their early career salary.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$33,261 Median Starting Salary

Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Jackson. This university ranks 9th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 50 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education program at Belhaven University earn $4,472 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Phys Ed Degrees Awarded
$27,292 Median Starting Salary

William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #634 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 34 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program report average early career income of $27,292.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$21,221 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 25 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the phys ed program state that they receive average early career wages of $21,221.

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Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 30 health & physical education students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health & physical education major at Jackson State University make $4,787 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,801
Florida 282 1,944
North Carolina 279 2,932
Virginia 274 1,581
Tennessee 269 2,402
South Carolina 248 1,140
Kentucky 244 952
Louisiana 242 678
Arkansas 234 854
Alabama 233 858
West Virginia 207 1,158

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Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies programs to choose from.

Phys Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 720
Sports Management 217
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General 59
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness 54

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

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