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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Mississippi

6,741 students earned Business, Management & Marketing degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Business, Management & Marketing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Mississippi

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,374
Master’s Degree 1,515
Associate Degree 1,053
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 704
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 704
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
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Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 224,850 people employed in jobs related to a business, management and marketing degree, compared to 34,973,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, business, management and marketing grads earn an average of $61,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in MS

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University
1,501 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
1,043 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation.

#3

Belhaven University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,094 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,228.

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

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

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

#6

Delta State University

Cleveland
192 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. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,541 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Mississippi College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Jackson State University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,152.

#9

Holmes Community College

Goodman
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,978. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,761.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in MS

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $62,090
Operations Research Analysts 27% $71,500
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $40,080
Actuaries 17% $109,140
Financial Managers 16% $89,070
Food Service Managers 13% $46,230
Training and Development Managers 13% $83,150
Mathematical Science Professors 11% $56,480
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $40,420
Advertising Sales Agents 11% $30,930
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 10% $31,340
Sales Workers 10% $0
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 9% $37,700
Credit Counselors 9% $40,110
Real Estate Appraisers 9% $47,520
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 8% $31,340
Human Resources Managers 8% $83,000
Technical Writers 8% $60,750
Management Analysts 8% $64,520
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Loan Officers 8% $57,500
Training and Development Specialists 8% $53,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Purchasing Managers 8% $88,310
Industrial Production Managers 8% $91,150
Cargo and Freight Agents 7% $38,720
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 7% $41,380
Financial Specialists 7% $59,120
Logisticians 7% $71,770
General and Operations Managers 7% $59,800
Administrative Services Managers 7% $69,620
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 7% $54,750
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Cost Estimators 7% $57,630
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $33,690
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $79,570
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 6% $37,400
Managers 6% $72,130
Sales Representatives 6% $46,580
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $72,320
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 6% $60,150
Marketing Managers 6% $80,370
Lodging Managers 6% $41,470
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 6% $49,100
Insurance Sales Agents 6% $46,760
New Accounts Clerks 6% $31,970
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $64,010
Financial Analysts 5% $70,030
Sales Supervisors 5% $63,120
Brokerage Clerks 5% $42,700
Customer Service Representatives 4% $24,320
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 4% $47,310
Human Resources Specialists 4% $47,280
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 3% $64,550
Real Estate Brokers 3% $39,700
Construction Managers 3% $66,520
Tax Preparers 3% $22,490
Parts Salespersons 3% $25,440
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 2% $48,980
Real Estate Sales Agents 2% $46,380
Travel Agents 0% $33,380
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Editors 0% $48,320
Gaming Supervisors 0% $0
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370
Compensation and Benefits Managers 0% $77,640
Gaming Managers 0% $74,140
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Statistical Assistants 0% $22,330
Economists 0% $65,410
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -2% $0
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -2% $35,330
Slot Supervisors -2% $0
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -3% $29,410
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $37,920
Purchasing Agents -3% $0
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $31,790
Procurement Clerks -4% $41,030
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $35,780
Office Clerks -4% $26,210
Tellers -5% $26,700
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -6% $65,410
Receptionists and Information Clerks -6% $25,510
Chief Executives -6% $105,160
Insurance Underwriters -8% $60,960
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $30,720
Labor Relations Specialists -10% $64,120
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -20% $35,770
Data Entry Keyers -23% $28,630
Word Processors and Typists -27% $25,220
Business Professors -27% $77,840

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