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History Schools in Mississippi

232 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A History major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Mississippi

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 178
Associate Degree 30
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in Mississippi

10,470 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Mississippi

History grads earn an average of $47,190 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Graduates earn an average $38,763 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,208 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 97% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,838. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $25,423 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152.

History Careers in MS

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
History Professors 11% $63,470
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Managers 6% $72,130
Curators 0% $38,220
Historians 0% $38,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Education 4,219
Psychology 1,234
Communication & Journalism 878
Social Sciences 722
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 538
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168
Library Science 120

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