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General Accounting Schools in Mississippi

784 students earned Accounting degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

A General Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 571
Master’s Degree 165
Associate Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Mississippi

7,470 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $62,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,950 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,891.

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $15,290. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $5,271.

#8

Millsaps College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,088. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time.

General Accounting Careers in MS

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -2% $35,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Other Accounting 69
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 58
Accounting Management 8

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