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Hospitality Management Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 132 students earned their Hospitality degrees in MS.

A Hospitality Management major is the 88th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Hospitality Management Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Associate Degree 36
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 37.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Hospitality Management Grads in Mississippi

4,770 people in the state and 917,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to hospitality.

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Wages for Hospitality Management Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a hospitality grad in the state is $51,520, compared to a typical salary of $62,270 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer hospitality degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 87% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $38,763.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032. Graduates earn an average $33,869 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $23,615 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,449. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Graduates earn an average $27,664 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,057 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,086. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation. 49% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,665 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,091. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,112 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students get financical aid.

Hospitality Management Careers in MS

Some of the careers hospitality majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Business Professors 19% $77,840
Food Service Managers 13% $46,230
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 9% $37,700
Managers 6% $72,130
Lodging Managers 6% $41,470
Gaming Supervisors 0% $0
Gaming Managers 0% $74,140
Slot Supervisors -2% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 2,589
Accounting 1,081
Marketing 652
Business & Commerce 607
Finance & Financial Management 396
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Human Resource Management 85

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