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Accounting Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 306 students earned their Accounting degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Mississippi

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 301
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 25,550 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Mississippi

Accounting grads earn an average of $60,220 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

#6

Millsaps College

Jackson
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,169. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Millsaps.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,296. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,094 a year. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time.

Accounting Careers in MS

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Business Professors 19% $77,840
Financial Managers 16% $89,070
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Financial Analysts 5% $70,030
Tax Preparers 3% $22,490
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -2% $35,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 1,096
Taxation 69
Human Resource Management 57
Management Sciences & Methods 36
Managerial Economics 16
Finance & Financial Management 14
Hospitality Management 4
Management Information Systems 3

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