Best Value Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi's Health and Physical Education programs show dramatic earning differences, with Mississippi College graduates earning $29,322 compared to $18,771 at Mississippi University for Women and Tougaloo College. Net costs across the 11 programs range from $11,812 at Mississippi Valley State to $22,078 at Belhaven University. The state's ongoing teacher shortage creates strong job placement opportunities for education graduates, while the healthcare sector remains one of Mississippi's largest employers. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with six of seven public institutions keeping net costs below $16,000.

Programs

$11,812 – $22,078

Net Price Range

$23,798

Avg. Program Earnings

47.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, Mississippi	$11,812	$25,194	$7,912	22.1%	64.8%
2	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$28,105	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
3	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$25,194	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
4	University of Mississippi University, Mississippi	$13,164	$21,964	$9,412	68.5%	97.4%
5	William Carey University Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$17,052	$24,325	$14,685	40.8%	53.6%
6	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$18,771	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
7	Mississippi College Clinton, Mississippi	$20,911	$29,322	$21,698	62.8%	40.0%
8	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663	$18,771	$11,398	32.3%	49.3%
9	Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	$22,078	$22,534	$29,195	51.1%	42.6%
10	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040		$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
11	Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, Mississippi	$18,062		$19,280	51.2%	95.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,000+ earning gap between top and bottom programs?

Mississippi College leads with $29,322 in graduate earnings, while Mississippi University for Women and Tougaloo College both report $18,771. The higher-earning programs typically have stronger alumni networks and better job placement services in Mississippi's competitive education market.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Mississippi?

Higher-cost private schools don't guarantee better outcomes. Mississippi State achieves a 62.90% graduation rate at $15,501 net cost, while Belhaven University reaches 51.10% despite costing $22,078. Several affordable public options maintain graduation rates above 40%.

Where can students find the best combination of low cost and strong outcomes?

Mississippi State University offers the strongest value proposition with a 62.90% graduation rate, $28,105 in earnings, and $15,501 net cost. University of Mississippi provides another solid option with 68.50% graduation rate and $13,164 net cost.

Does Mississippi's teacher shortage affect job prospects for graduates?

Yes, the state's documented teacher shortage creates strong placement opportunities for Health and Physical Education graduates. Public school districts actively recruit certified teachers, and the Eminent Scholars Grant helps reduce educational debt for high-achieving students entering the profession.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.