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Marketing Schools in Mississippi

759 students earned Marketing degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Marketing is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marketing Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 528
Associate Degree 124
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 103
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 103
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Marketing Grads in Mississippi

There are 5,030 people in the state and 1,378,870 people in the nation working in marketing jobs.

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Wages for Marketing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a marketing grad in the state is $93,930, compared to a typical salary of $103,330 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Mississippi that offer marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,122. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,763 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,161.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,869 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,190.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,564. In their early career, Pearl River Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,695. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,296.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $25,112 after graduation.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,285 a year. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $4,086. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. In their early career, SMCC grads earn an average salary of $25,072. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Marketing Careers in MS

Some of the careers marketing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $40,080
Sales Managers 7% $91,560
Marketing Managers 6% $80,370
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $64,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Business Administration & Management 2,579
Accounting 1,076
Business & Commerce 607
Finance & Financial Management 388
Business Support & Assistance 117
Management Information Systems 92
Hospitality Management 74
Taxation 69

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