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Higher Education Administration Schools in Mississippi

119 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Higher Education Administration is the 10th most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Mississippi

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 38.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.8%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,780 people employed in jobs related to a higher education/higher education administration degree, compared to 184,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education administration grad in the state is $82,830, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss.

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

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

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

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152.

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

An average student at William Carey University will pay a net price of $14,284. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

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

In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $37,704. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

Higher Education Administration Careers in MS

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 11% $80,500
Education Administrators 8% $85,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to higher education/higher education administration.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Educational Leadership 599
Community College Education 65

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

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