2023 Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Education Doctor's Degree School for You
Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 4,219 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
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Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Doctorate in Education
Our analysis found Jackson State University to be the most popular school for education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 52 students majoring in education at Jackson State, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Out of the 8 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, William Carey University landed the # 2 spot on the list. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
Of the 44 students majoring in education at William Carey University, 20% are male and 80% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Mississippi is a great place for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 43% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Belhaven University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular education schools in Mississippi. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
About 81% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 19% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular education schools in Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 55% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 45% are male.
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Mississippi State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 31% are male.
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Mississippi College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
Of the 11 students majoring in education at MC, 9% are male and 91% are female.
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Delta State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.
Women make up 67% of the education majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Alabama | 5,059 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.
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