Area Studies Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 12 students earned their Area Studies degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 168th most popular major in the state out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Mississippi

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	10
Bachelor’s Degree	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Mississippi is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 16.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• White: 66.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Mississippi

There are 30 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in area studies jobs.

Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Mississippi

Area Studies grads earn an average of $81,890 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

Most Popular Area Studies Programs in MS

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Area Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors	33%	$73,450

Related Majors in Mississippi

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Ethnic Studies	156

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View Nationwide Area Studies Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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