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Secondary Education Schools in Mississippi

466 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

In this state, Secondary Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 350
Bachelor’s Degree 70
Associate Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 45.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 8,920 people employed in jobs related to a secondary teaching degree, compared to 1,051,570 nationwide.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, secondary teaching grads earn an average of $47,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $15,891. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,738 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,074 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,206. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

A typical student attending Holmes Community College will pay a net price of $5,936. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,620 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,863.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, MUW grads earn an average salary of $36,894. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $28,753. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,631 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,064 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $25,895 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 84% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,973.

Secondary Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Elementary Education 1,128
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 110
Teacher Education 91
Early Childhood Education 32
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

View all majors related to Secondary Education

View Nationwide Secondary Education Report

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