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Secondary Education Schools in Mississippi

218 Secondary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 138
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Associate Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 31.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University.

#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,978. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,761.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $24,183 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $2,309. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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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