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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Mississippi

400 students earned Finance degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Finance & Financial Management is the 5th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 378
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

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: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Mississippi

There are 43,520 people in the state and 5,710,980 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Mississippi

Finance grads earn an average of $63,650 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#2

Mississippi State University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,190. 53% of the teachers are full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,035. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,615.

Finance & Financial Management 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 Interviewers and Clerks 10% $31,340
Credit Counselors 9% $40,110
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
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 2% $48,980
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -3% $29,410
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $31,790
Tellers -5% $26,700
Chief Executives -6% $105,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 2,579
Accounting 1,076
Marketing 652
Business & Commerce 607
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Hospitality Management 74
Taxation 69

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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