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Social Sciences Schools in Mississippi

65 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Mississippi

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 13,360 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $65,510, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Mississippi State University

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

85% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

Social Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $62,090
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $40,080
Social Sciences Professors 14% $57,230
Sociology Professors 11% $66,980
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $53,430
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Managers 6% $72,130
Social Scientists 5% $69,390
Political Science Professors 0% $70,930
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Anthropologists and Archeologists 0% $0
Economists 0% $65,410
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $58,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Education 2,371
Psychology 134
Library Science 89
Communication & Journalism 54
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 40
History 24
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 12

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