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General Economics Schools in Mississippi

55 students earned General Economics degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Economics is the 12th most popular major out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Mississippi

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 32.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Mississippi

1,310 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $82,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Tougaloo. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,382.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Millsaps College

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

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

#4

Mississippi State University

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

In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. This public school has an average net price of $14,032.

General Economics Careers in MS

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Managers 6% $72,130
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Economists 0% $65,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Development Economics 8

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