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Student Counseling Schools in Mississippi

179 Student Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Student Counseling is the 13th most popular major out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Mississippi

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Mississippi

There are 2,080 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in student counseling jobs.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, student counseling grads earn an average of $50,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. An average student at William Carey University will pay a net price of $14,284. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

Student Counseling Careers in MS

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Grade Specific 472
General Education 276
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Special Education 216
Teacher Education Subject Specific 169
Other Education 22
Instructional Media Design 5

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