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Economics Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 14 students earned their Economics degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a economics major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 35.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 3,780 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $75,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#3

Mississippi State University

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. 98% of students get financical aid.

Economics Careers in MS

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $40,080
Managers 6% $72,130
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Economists 0% $65,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Sociology 18
Anthropology 15
Political Science & Government 15
Geography & Cartography 3

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