2024 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

Ranked #37 in popularity, sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The physical education 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 Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General in Mississippi

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Physical Education

1

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from William Carey University

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Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

25 Annual Graduates

Mississippi University for Women is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. MUW is a small public university located in the remote town of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Mississippi University for Women

Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	492	110
Tennessee	460	603
North Carolina	453	724
Georgia	453	141
Virginia	421	330
South Carolina	370	16
Kentucky	331	186
Alabama	320	27
Louisiana	306	106
Arkansas	294	236
West Virginia	223	259

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Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Related Rankings by Major

Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Physical Education

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology	676
Sports Management	87
Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness	49

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.