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General Economics Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 60 students earned their General Economics degrees in MS.

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
Associate Degree 7
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 38.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
713 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,359. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Tougaloo.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#3

Millsaps College

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

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Mississippi State University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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

93% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $35,766 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $13,863.

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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