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Finance Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 392 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 378
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Master’s Degree 6

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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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
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $12,161.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,296. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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
Credit Analysts 8% $50,830
Loan Officers 8% $57,500
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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