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Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

156 students earned Math degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mathematics major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 113
Associate Degree 21
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Mississippi

There are 9,420 people in the state and 1,205,580 people in the nation working in math jobs.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $62,730, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Mississippi that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

45 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. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation.

17 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

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

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Rust College

Holly Springs
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
623 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Rust College. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Alcorn State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,838. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 98% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

A typical student attending EMCC will pay a net price of $5,940. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, EMCC grads earn an average salary of $25,112.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 15%. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,228.

3 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. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

Mathematics Careers in MS

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Statisticians 40% $62,090
Mathematical Science Professors 11% $56,480
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Applied Mathematics 9
Statistics 4

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