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Psychology in Mississippi

Psychology Schools in Mississippi

1,046 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Psychology major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 804
Associate Degree 185
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Master’s Degree 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 27.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 60.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,860 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Mississippi

Psychology grads earn an average of $71,880 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. 85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Mississippi State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,744. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

A typical student attending Holmes Community College will pay a net price of $6,442. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $14,200. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,508.

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

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,035.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 158
Child Development & Psychology 7

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