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General Education Schools in Mississippi

575 Education students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, General Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 233
Associate Degree 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 120
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Bachelor’s Degree 36

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 50.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Mississippi

510 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Mississippi

Education grads earn an average of $63,490 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Mississippi that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
4,278 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,451 a year.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
7,080 Total Students

In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $30,345. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
23,086 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,146 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $35,766 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $13,863.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
2,477 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,952.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,727 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#9

Millsaps College

Jackson
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
666 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $58,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
Special Education 269
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Student Counseling 179
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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