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Student Counseling in Mississippi

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Student Counseling Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 179 students earned their Student Counseling degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Student Counseling is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Mississippi

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 2,080 people employed in jobs related to a student counseling degree, compared to 285,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Mississippi

Student Counseling grads earn an average of $50,940 in the state and $60,160 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,190.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 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. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $14,284. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 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%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. 99% of the teachers are full time.

Student Counseling Careers in MS

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
General Education 407
Special Education 269
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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