by our College Data Analytics Team
[Physical Education Teaching & Coaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/physical-education-teaching-and-coaching/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical education teaching & coaching students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical education teaching & coaching degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Copiah Lincoln Community College the best value for a degree in physical education teaching & coaching in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $31,241 ten years out.
Itawamba Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical education teaching & coaching, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $40,832. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Early-career physical education teaching & coaching graduates make about $39,985. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Delta State University one of the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Set in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $32,898 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
William Carey University earned the #6 position for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates carry a median of $25,524 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from William Carey University generally make around $52,790. Set against $25,524 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #7 for value in physical education teaching & coaching this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $25,415. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University placed #8 among the best values for physical education teaching & coaching. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,875 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $36,845. Set against $28,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Blue Mountain College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Set in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,180. Typical student debt for physical education teaching & coaching graduates is $22,542. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching graduates of Blue Mountain College earn a median of $37,760 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Mississippi College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value physical education teaching & coaching schools. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the physical education teaching & coaching program here. Soon after graduation, physical education teaching & coaching degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $39,558. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi College admits about 29% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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