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Finance Schools in Mississippi

In <nil>, 372 students earned their Finance degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 354
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 79.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Mississippi

33,730 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $74,230, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,454. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,891. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,863.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,631 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,880.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
7,080 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 62% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,345 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,727 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,377.

Finance Careers in MS

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Financial Managers 16% $89,070
Loan Officers 8% $57,500
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Financial Specialists 7% $59,120
General and Operations Managers 7% $59,800
Budget Analysts 7% $61,330
Personal Financial Advisors 6% $72,320
Financial Analysts 5% $70,030
Chief Executives -6% $105,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Banking & Financial Support Services 4

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