by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MC ranks among other schools offering degrees in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from MC. This makes it the #184 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,976 a year. This is less than $28,522, which is the national median of all phys ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $24,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at MC is $216 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Mississippi College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from MC. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in phys ed from MC. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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