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Psychology Schools in Mississippi

1,234 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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 912
Associate Degree 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 77
Master’s Degree 57

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 35.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $18,190. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

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

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

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,228. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,094 a year.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187.

41 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 who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,152. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,285 after earning their degree at this institution.

Psychology Careers in MS

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Psychology Professors 16% $61,220
Psychologists 14% $96,010
Managers 6% $72,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Education 4,219
Communication & Journalism 878
Social Sciences 722
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 538
History 232
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168
Library Science 120

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