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Agricultural Economics Schools in Mississippi

120 Agricultural Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Agricultural Economics is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Agricultural Economics Majors in Mississippi

Agricultural Business majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Associate Degree 18
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of agricultural business majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.7%
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Jobs for Agricultural Economics Grads in Mississippi

There are 16,310 people in the state and 2,210,520 people in the nation working in agricultural business jobs.

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Wages for Agricultural Economics Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a agricultural business grad in the state is $47,000, compared to a typical salary of $55,050 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer agricultural business degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,122. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Alcorn State University

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,838. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,087 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,035.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,833. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,665 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Agricultural Economics Careers in MS

Some of the careers agricultural business majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $49,410
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Economists 0% $65,410
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -2% $0

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