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General Education Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 407 students earned their Education degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 122
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 122
Associate Degree 110
Master’s Degree 108
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Bachelor’s Degree 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 45.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Mississippi

There are 510 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $63,490, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,187. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152.

#4

Mississippi State University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,208 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Millsaps College

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,169. Graduates earn an average $38,423 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

General Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $58,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
Special Education 269
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Student Counseling 179
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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