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Accounting Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 1,197 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 657
Master’s Degree 301
Associate Degree 118
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 116
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 116
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,665 a year.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,296. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,187.

#10

Millsaps College

Jackson
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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
Hospitality Management 74
Taxation 69
Human Resource Management 45

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