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Health Professions Schools in Mississippi

8,779 students earned Health Professions degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Mississippi

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 3,029
Bachelor’s Degree 2,122
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,878
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,878
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 656
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 656
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 656
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 527
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 527
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 527
Master’s Degree 517
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 36.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 156,150 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $48,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

University of Mississippi

University
1,308 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

#2

Mississippi University for Women

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

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This public school has an average net price of $12,761. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston
533 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#5

Holmes Community College

Goodman
488 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,978.

#6

William Carey University

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, William Carey University grads earn an average salary of $33,051. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284.

#7

Hinds Community College

Raymond
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,615 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,035.

#8

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

A typical student attending Pearl River Community College will pay a net price of $3,564. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Meridian Community College

Meridian
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Itawamba Community College

Fulton
201 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,285 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086. 98% of students get financical aid.

Health Professions Careers in MS

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 28% $79,220
Personal Care Aides 27% $20,720
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Home Health Aides 26% $21,920
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Respiratory Therapists 22% $48,860
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Physician Assistants 20% $90,400
Occupational Therapy Assistants 18% $57,570
Physical Therapists 16% $87,090
Psychology Professors 16% $61,220
Physical Therapist Assistants 16% $50,510
Occupational Therapists 16% $80,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 15% $60,980
Massage Therapists 15% $32,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Exercise Physiologists 13% $36,830
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 12% $32,660
Medical Assistants 12% $28,770
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $47,650
Speech-Language Pathologists 12% $61,870
Substance Abuse Counselors 12% $0
Veterinarians 11% $76,940
Mental Health Counselors 11% $0
Phlebotomists 10% $29,350
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440
Dietetic Technicians 10% $24,130
Therapists 10% $54,500
Medical Scientists 10% $43,630
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,100
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $50,640
Nursing Assistants 9% $22,480
Medical Secretaries 9% $29,230
Substance Abuse Social Workers 8% $39,690
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $29,300
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Health Technologists and Technicians 8% $31,670
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $44,070
Audiologists 8% $58,990
Administrative Services Managers 7% $69,620
Healthcare Support Workers 7% $40,070
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $29,080
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Dispensing Opticians 6% $29,870
Managers 6% $72,130
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $41,890
Clergy 6% $44,500
Marketing Managers 6% $80,370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 6% $36,440
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 5% $34,190
Rehabilitation Counselors 5% $32,880
Radiation Therapists 5% $81,980
Surgical Technologists 5% $39,010
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 5% $58,960
Engineers 5% $84,760
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 5% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 5% $0
Psychiatric Aides 5% $19,490
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 4% $166,390
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 4% $30,680
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4% $32,050
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 4% $65,540
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 4% $31,990
Physicians and Surgeons 3% $143,010
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $37,360
Pharmacists 3% $124,770
Psychiatric Technicians 2% $28,180
Dentists 1% $144,030
Dental Assistants 1% $31,640
Dental Hygienists 1% $58,510
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $32,190
Social Work Professors 0% $68,320
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 0% $65,300
Recreational Therapists 0% $34,080
Computer and Information Research Scientists 0% $94,210
Optometrists 0% $109,810
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 0% $31,020
Family and General Practitioners 0% $208,000
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 0% $29,200
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -6% $65,410
Chiropractors -6% $79,440
Computer Programmers -12% $71,870
Podiatrists -33% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -58% $44,840

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