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General Educational Leadership Schools in Mississippi

599 Educational Leadership and Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Educational Leadership is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in Mississippi

Educational Leadership and Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 491
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 108
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 108
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 108

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a educational leadership and administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of educational leadership and administration majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 37.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 44.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 4,930 people employed in jobs related to an educational leadership and administration degree, compared to 498,200 nationwide.

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Wages for General Educational Leadership Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a educational leadership and administration grad in the state is $77,330, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer educational leadership and administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,094 a year.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. This public school has an average net price of $14,296.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year.

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Mississippi State University

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

Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

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

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

General Educational Leadership Careers in MS

Some of the careers educational leadership and administration majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $80,500
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $77,020
Education Administrators 8% $85,200
Preschool Education Administrators 5% $36,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to educational leadership and administration.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Higher Education Administration 119
Community College Education 65

View all majors related to General Educational Leadership

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