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History Schools in Mississippi

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

As a degree choice, History is the 24th most popular major in the 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

In this state, there are 10,470 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, history grads earn an average of $47,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,161. 85% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

#5

Alcorn State University

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

In their early career, Alcorn State grads earn an average salary of $27,087. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,190.

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

This private school has an average net price of $14,284. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Education 2,371
Psychology 134
Library Science 89
Social Sciences 65
Communication & Journalism 54
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 40
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 12

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