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Elementary Teaching in Mississippi

Elementary Teaching Schools in Mississippi

1,139 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Teaching is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 512 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Mississippi

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 861
Associate Degree 166
Master’s Degree 112

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 18.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 13,390 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $43,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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145 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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142 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,504. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,744.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,035. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
952 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending MUW will pay a net price of $12,276.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,442. 89% of students get financical aid.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in MS

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 8% $43,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Secondary Education 218
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 110
Teacher Education 91
Early Childhood Education 32
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

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