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General Education Schools in Mississippi

276 students earned Education degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 122
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 122
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 62.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Mississippi

510 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Mississippi

Education grads earn an average of $63,490 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. 15% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

#3

Mississippi State University

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

85% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

General Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $58,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Grade Specific 472
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Special Education 216
Student Counseling 179
Teacher Education Subject Specific 169
Other Education 22
Instructional Media Design 5

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