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Educational Administration Schools in Mississippi

783 Education Admin students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Educational Administration major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Educational Administration Majors in Mississippi

Education Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 625
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 155
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 155
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education admin majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 38.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Educational Administration Grads in Mississippi

4,930 people in the state and 498,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education admin.

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Wages for Educational Administration Jobs in Mississippi

Education Admin grads earn an average of $77,330 in the state and $89,570 nationwide.

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

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. This public school has an average net price of $12,161.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Mississippi State University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,296. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,869 a year.

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

In their early career, Alcorn State grads earn an average salary of $27,087. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Alcorn State will pay a net price of $17,838.

Educational Administration Careers in MS

Some of the careers education admin majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $80,500
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $77,020
Education Administrators 8% $85,200
Preschool Education Administrators 5% $36,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
General Education 407
Special Education 269
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Student Counseling 179
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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