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 Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with phys ed programs.
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Ole Miss was ranked #57 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 #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Ole Miss. This makes it the #171 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ole Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,239 a year. This is less than $30,571, 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 Ole Miss, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $39,364 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 Ole Miss is $322 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $386 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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Of the 109 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in phys ed from Ole Miss in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 24 phys ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recreation Administration | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.