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Accounting Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 943 students earned their Accounting degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 573
Master’s Degree 173
Associate Degree 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 86
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 86
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: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Mississippi

25,550 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $60,220, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,454. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,891. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,631 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 62% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,290.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Graduates earn an average $26,319 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#10

Millsaps College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,915 a year. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in MS

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Financial Managers 16% $89,070
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Financial Analysts 5% $70,030
Brokerage Clerks 5% $42,700
Tax Preparers 3% $22,490
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370
Statistical Assistants 0% $22,330
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -2% $35,330
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $37,920
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $35,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 2,579
Marketing 652
Business & Commerce 607
Finance & Financial Management 388
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Hospitality Management 74
Taxation 69

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