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History Schools in Mississippi

24 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A History major is the 44th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for History Grads in Mississippi

There are 10,470 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $47,190, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#5

Alcorn State University

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,838. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

1 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. Graduates earn an average $37,704 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,284. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University.

History Careers in MS

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
History Professors 11% $63,470
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Managers 6% $72,130
Curators 0% $38,220
Historians 0% $38,360

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