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Education Schools in Mississippi

2,371 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,913
Post-Master’s Certificate 231
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 231
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 227
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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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 41.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Mississippi

There are 70,100 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, education grads earn an average of $57,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

William Carey University

Hattiesburg
502 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

#2

Belhaven University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 15% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Jackson State University

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

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation.

#4

Mississippi College

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#5

University of Mississippi

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

#6

Mississippi State University

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

#7

Delta State University

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

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

University of Southern Mississippi

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Alcorn State. 69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 97% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 33% $73,450
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $66,090
Home Economics Professors 20% $66,990
Business Professors 19% $77,840
Psychology Professors 16% $61,220
Social Sciences Professors 14% $57,230
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $79,140
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Coaches and Scouts 14% $37,400
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 13% $59,130
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $51,860
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $34,120
Computer Science Professors 12% $69,130
Multimedia Collections Specialists 12% $26,320
Education Professors 12% $58,810
History Professors 11% $63,470
Sociology Professors 11% $66,980
Teachers 11% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $80,500
Mathematical Science Professors 11% $56,480
Interpreters and Translators 11% $49,050
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $53,150
Instructional Coordinators 10% $56,400
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $42,640
Special Education Professors 8% $47,670
Education Administrators 8% $85,200
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $56,520
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $77,020
Elementary School Teachers 8% $43,000
Middle School Teachers 8% $45,740
Middle School Special Education Teachers 8% $47,340
Teacher Assistants 8% $18,910
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $59,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $45,420
Technical Education High School Teachers 7% $46,740
Librarians 7% $46,580
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $37,850
Agricultural Sciences Professors 7% $96,010
Technical Education Teachers 6% $48,480
Preschool Education Administrators 5% $36,960
Preschool Teachers 5% $25,700
Social Scientists 5% $69,390
Vocational Education Professors 1% $48,700
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Political Science Professors 0% $70,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Psychology 134
Library Science 89
Social Sciences 65
Communication & Journalism 54
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 40
History 24
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 12

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