by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for phys ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from Southern Miss. This makes it the #52 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in phys ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,049 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern Miss, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $25,361 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 Southern Miss is $226 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $397 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 phys ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Southern Miss 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 Southern Miss Online Learning page.
Phys Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Southern Miss make a median salary of $43,019 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a master's degree in phys ed from Southern Miss. About 56% were men and 44% were 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 University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 18 |
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