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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 400 students earned their Finance degrees in MS.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 378
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 43,520 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 5,710,980 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $63,650, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,161. 87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

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

Graduates earn an average $33,869 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. An average student at MC will pay a net price of $18,190. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 62% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

In their early career, Belhaven grads earn an average salary of $37,094. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,228. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending SMCC will pay a net price of $5,029.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,035.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in MS

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Business Professors 19% $77,840
Financial Managers 16% $89,070
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 10% $31,340
Credit Counselors 9% $40,110
Loan Officers 8% $57,500
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Financial Specialists 7% $59,120
General and Operations Managers 7% $59,800
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $72,320
Financial Analysts 5% $70,030
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 2% $48,980
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -3% $29,410
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $31,790
Tellers -5% $26,700
Chief Executives -6% $105,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 2,589
Accounting 1,081
Marketing 652
Business & Commerce 607
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Human Resource Management 85
Hospitality Management 74

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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