Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Degrees in Mississippi by ROI
Colleges in Mississippi ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Mississippi
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$343,815
Across Mississippi programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,080
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Mississippi
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$223,123 | $37,937 | $27,692 | $23,034 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mississippi State University
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$238,818 | $37,131 | $26,922 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Belhaven University
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$347,148 | $34,120 | $38,359 | $26,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Southern Mississippi
Grad rate: 51.1% |
-$360,737 | $30,664 | $25,482 | $23,770 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mississippi College
Grad rate: 62.5% |
-$363,571 | $33,317 | $39,167 | $24,625 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Tougaloo College
Grad rate: 31.6% |
-$366,720 | $28,178 | $22,570 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
William Carey University
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$424,040 | $28,514 | $30,846 | $22,916 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Mississippi Valley State University
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$426,364 | $25,003 | $21,606 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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