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2026 Best Physical Education Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges in the United States
52 Physical Education Degrees Awarded
$38,645 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for physical education students.

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Best Schools for Physical Education in Mississippi

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Education

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University Of Southern Mississippi is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical education. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 20 physical education degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Physical Education graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $41,034 early in their careers. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $23,770 in student loans. Get the full physical education details for University Of Southern Mississippi

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Holmes Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical education, ranking #2. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. About 11 physical education degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Physical Education graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $32,145 early in their careers. Holmes Community College graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. See the full physical education program report for Holmes Community College

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Mississippi University For Women came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best physical education schools. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 21 physical education degrees were awarded at Mississippi University For Women in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical education program make about $42,756 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,825 to complete this degree. See the full physical education program report for Mississippi University For Women

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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