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Health Professions Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 1,223 students earned their Health Professions degrees in MS.

A Health Professions major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Mississippi

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 656
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 656
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 656
Master’s Degree 517
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Mississippi

156,150 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Mississippi

Health Professions grads earn an average of $48,150 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Mississippi

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

#2

William Carey University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. An average student at William Carey University will pay a net price of $14,284. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

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

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss.

#4

Mississippi University for Women

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

67% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,761. 99% of students get financical aid.

#5

Mississippi College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#6

Belhaven University

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

An average student at Belhaven will pay a net price of $16,228. 15% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#7

Jackson State University

Jackson
47 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. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
10 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. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,838. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Delta State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation.

#10

Mississippi Valley State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,183 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in MS

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Respiratory Therapists 22% $48,860
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Physician Assistants 20% $90,400
Physical Therapists 16% $87,090
Psychology Professors 16% $61,220
Occupational Therapists 16% $80,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $60,980
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 12% $32,660
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $47,650
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Speech-Language Pathologists 12% $61,870
Veterinarians 11% $76,940
Mental Health Counselors 11% $0
Dietetic Technicians 10% $24,130
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440
Therapists 10% $54,500
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,100
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $50,640
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $39,690
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $31,670
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $44,070
Audiologists 8% $58,990
Administrative Services Managers 7% $69,620
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Dispensing Opticians 6% $29,870
Managers 6% $72,130
Clergy 6% $44,500
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $41,890
Marketing Managers 6% $80,370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 6% $36,440
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 5% $34,190
Rehabilitation Counselors 5% $32,880
Radiation Therapists 5% $81,980
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $58,960
Engineers 5% $84,760
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 5% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 5% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 4% $166,390
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,050
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 4% $30,680
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 4% $65,540
Physicians and Surgeons 3% $143,010
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $37,360
Pharmacists 3% $124,770
Psychiatric Technicians 2% $28,180
Dentists 1% $144,030
Dental Hygienists 1% $58,510
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $65,300
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Recreational Therapists 0% $34,080
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $29,200
Family and General Practitioners 0% $208,000
Optometrists 0% $109,810
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -6% $65,410
Chiropractors -6% $79,440
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870
Podiatrists -33% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $44,840

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