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Health Science in Mississippi

Health Science Schools in Mississippi

394 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Health Science is the 12th most popular major out of a total 39 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Mississippi

Health Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 290
Bachelor’s Degree 104

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health science majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 32.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,100 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $32,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston
259 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,319 a year.

#2

University of Mississippi

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

84% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Holmes Community College

Goodman
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Holmes Community College will pay a net price of $5,936.

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,030
Health/Medical Admin Services 771
Allied Health Services 664
Allied Health Professions 564
Dental Support Services 358
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 119
Mental & Social Health Services 78
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 71

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View Nationwide Health Science Report

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