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 #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 155 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of phys ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at MC is $30,193. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MC, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $23,143 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 $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at MC is $216 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MC paid an average of $632 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
Learn more about MC tuition and fees.
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from MC in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the MC phys ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MC Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in phys ed from MC in 2022, 63% were men and 38% 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Mississippi College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.