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Business Administration & Management Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 2,727 students earned their Business Administration degrees in MS.

A Business Administration & Management major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,286
Master’s Degree 1,071
Associate Degree 207
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 138
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 138
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 31.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 20.0%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 77,080 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 9,785,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $79,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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

837 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

In their early career, Belhaven grads earn an average salary of $37,094. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Belhaven. 94% of students get financical aid.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
453 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. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032. Graduates earn an average $33,869 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 87% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $38,763.

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

67% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Delta State University grads earn an average salary of $31,541. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $29,441. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $10,629. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,284. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,665 after earning their degree at this institution.

Business Administration & Management Careers in MS

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $40,420
Management Analysts 8% $64,520
Computer and Information Systems Managers 8% $90,490
Purchasing Managers 8% $88,310
Industrial Production Managers 8% $91,150
Administrative Services Managers 7% $69,620
Logisticians 7% $71,770
General and Operations Managers 7% $59,800
Cost Estimators 7% $57,630
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $33,690
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $79,570
Managers 6% $72,130
Construction Managers 3% $66,520
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $42,660
Chief Executives -6% $105,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Accounting 1,076
Marketing 652
Business & Commerce 607
Finance & Financial Management 388
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Hospitality Management 74
Taxation 69

View all majors related to Business Administration & Management

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