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Student Counseling Schools in Mississippi

179 Student Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Student Counseling is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Mississippi

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Mississippi

There are 2,080 people in the state and 285,460 people in the nation working in student counseling jobs.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, student counseling grads earn an average of $50,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $60,160.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,190.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,296. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,541 a year. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University.

16 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 enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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

In their early career, William Carey University grads earn an average salary of $33,051. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 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.

Student Counseling Careers in MS

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $51,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,592
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Subject Specific 616
General Education 407
Special Education 269
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Other Education 80
Instructional Media Design 44

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