by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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Mississippi State was ranked #63 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 254 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 291 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Mississippi State. This makes it the #164 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,654 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,571 for all phys ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $35,552 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,017 for all phys ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at Mississippi State is $301 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
The phys ed program at Mississippi State awarded 254 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at Mississippi State make a median salary of $38,708. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Health & Physical Education from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at Mississippi State University.