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Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi

1,128 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Mississippi

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 824
Associate Degree 159
Master’s Degree 145

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 13,390 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $43,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

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

142 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. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. This public school has an average net price of $12,161.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,869 a year. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

#8

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
952 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. In their early career, Blue Mountain College grads earn an average salary of $32,534. This private school has an average net price of $13,618.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,761. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,423 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Elementary Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 8% $43,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Secondary Education 218
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 110
Teacher Education 91
Early Childhood Education 32
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

View all majors related to Elementary Education

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