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Accounting in Mississippi

Accounting Schools in Mississippi

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Mississippi

There are 27,040 people in the state and 4,708,770 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. MS

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $66,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. MS

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,857 a year. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Accounting Careers in MS

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Investment Fund Managers 14% $157,819
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 13% $63,707
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Financial Managers 9% $75,665
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Statistical Assistants 7% $58,190
Financial and Investment Analysts 7% $82,666
Brokerage Clerks 6% $52,416
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Treasurers and Controllers 1% $162,461

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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