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Economics Schools in Mississippi

68 students earned Economics degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 7
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,780 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $75,450, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

#1

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
713 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,452 a year. This private school has an average net price of $9,359. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 86% of students get financical aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Millsaps College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,915 a year.

#5

Mississippi State University

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

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,950 a year. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Economics Careers in MS

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $40,080
Managers 6% $72,130
Economics Professors 0% $99,000
Economists 0% $65,410

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