University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

51.0000 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$69,840	-$26,000 (-27.1%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$68,050	-$27,270 (-28.6%)

51.0204 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. (PostBacCert)

An integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1127	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,840	$69,840	-$26,000 (-27.1%)
29-1181	Audiologists	$95,320	$68,050	-$27,270 (-28.6%)

51.0401 Dentistry. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of dentistry/dental medicine, encompassing the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures and their impact on the human body and health. Includes instruction in the basic biomedical sciences, occlusion, dental health and prevention, oral pathology, cariology, operative dentistry, oral radiology, principles of the various dental specialties, pain management, oral medicine, clinic and health care management, patient counseling, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1021	Dentists, General	$196,100	$164,680	-$31,420 (-16%)

51.0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1292	Dental Hygienists	$93,890	$64,930	-$28,960 (-30.8%)

51.0701 Health/Health Care Administration/Management. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)

51.0706 Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by clinical professionals and health care organizations. Includes instruction in the principles and basic content of the biomedical and clinical sciences, information technology and applications, data and database management, clinical research methodologies, health information resources and systems, office management, legal requirements, and professional standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)
29-2072	Medical Records Specialists	$55,970	$43,210	-$12,760 (-22.8%)
29-9021	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$73,410	$43,030	-$30,380 (-41.4%)

51.0905 Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2033	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$99,690	$77,370	-$22,320 (-22.4%)

51.0911 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2034	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,760	$50,730	-$29,030 (-36.4%)

51.0913 Athletic Training/Trainer. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-9091	Athletic Trainers	$63,960	$53,040	-$10,920 (-17.1%)

51.0920 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals who are AART-certified radiological technicians to utilize MRI technology to obtain still and moving images of various vascular structures in the human body that aid the physician in the diagnosis or treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in MRI imaging, sectional anatomy and pathology, MRI technology, MRI techniques and procedures, MRI physics, and clinical training.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2035	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$91,020	$71,130	-$19,890 (-21.9%)

51.1002 Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to work with pathologists to detect changes in body cells that may indicate, and permit diagnosis of, the early development of cancers and other diseases. Includes instruction in biochemistry, microbiology, applied mathematics, microscopy, slide preparation, identification of cellular structures and abnormalities, and laboratory procedures and safety.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1007 Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, at the request of physicians, researchers, and laboratory scientists, to identify tissue structures and cell components and relate these findings to physiological functions and to the detection and diagnosis of diseases and other abnormalities. Includes instruction in medical chemistry, histochemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, medical informatics, applied mathematics, electron microscopy, instrumentation, quality control procedures, data recording and analysis, laboratory administration, medical terminology, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.1201 Medicine. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of medicine, involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and law, professional standards, and rotations in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, clinical pathology, anesthesiology, family medicine, and psychiatry.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
29-1211	Anesthesiologists	$336,640	N/A	N/A
29-1212	Cardiologists	$432,490	N/A	N/A
29-1213	Dermatologists	$347,810	$265,680	-$82,130 (-23.6%)
29-1214	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$320,700	$289,380	-$31,320 (-9.8%)
29-1215	Family Medicine Physicians	$256,830	$296,050	+$39,220 (+15.3%)
29-1216	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$262,710	$217,650	-$45,060 (-17.2%)
29-1217	Neurologists	$286,310	$239,200	-$47,110 (-16.5%)
29-1218	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$281,130	N/A	N/A
29-1221	Pediatricians, General	$222,340	$281,750	+$59,410 (+26.7%)
29-1222	Physicians, Pathologists	$266,020	N/A	N/A
29-1223	Psychiatrists	$269,120	$173,560	-$95,560 (-35.5%)
29-1224	Radiologists	$359,820	N/A	N/A
29-1229	Physicians, All Other	$253,470	$326,090	+$72,620 (+28.7%)
29-1241	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$301,500	$247,950	-$53,550 (-17.8%)
29-1242	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$365,060	$239,200	-$125,860 (-34.5%)
29-1243	Pediatric Surgeons	$450,810	N/A	N/A
29-1249	Surgeons, All Other	$371,280	N/A	N/A

51.1401 Medical Science/Scientist. (PostBacCert)

An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares clinicians to conduct clinical and translational research in various areas. Note: programs that prepare clinicians to conduct research in specific scientific fields should report under the relevant CIP code series (e.g., Series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	$61,250	-$32,910 (-35%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)

51.1503 Clinical/Medical Social Work. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals for the specialized professional practice of social work, in collaboration with other health care professionals, in hospitals and other health care facilities and organizations. Includes instruction in social work, psychiatric case work, clinical interviewing techniques, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient testing and evaluation, patient and family counseling, social rehabilitation, patient care planning, record-keeping, and support services liaison.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
21-1011	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	N/A	N/A	N/A
21-1014	Mental Health Counselors	N/A	N/A	N/A
21-1022	Healthcare Social Workers	$72,030	$53,290	-$18,740 (-26%)
21-1023	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$68,290	$40,490	-$27,800 (-40.7%)
25-1113	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$68,000	-$13,880 (-17%)

51.2001 Pharmacy. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1051	Pharmacists	$137,210	$128,300	-$8,910 (-6.5%)

51.2003 Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the formulation of medicinal substances into product vehicles capable of being stored, transported, and then introduced into the patient and behaving in ways optimal to therapeutic interaction. Includes instruction in statistics, biopharmaceutics, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, physical pharmacy, pharmacological analysis, drug design and development, pharmacological biotechnology, chemical separations, spectroscopy, drug-host interactions, immunology, quantitative drug measurement, enzymatic transformations, and metabolic excretion.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the basic sciences that underlie drugs and drug therapy and that prepares individuals for further study and/or careers in pharmaceutical science and research, pharmaceutical administration and sales, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and related fields. Includes instruction in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2099 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other. (FPD)

Any instructional program in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2201 Public Health, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$54,000	-$17,700 (-24.7%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$39,140	-$16,830 (-30.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2207 Public Health Education and Promotion. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health issues, and prepares individuals to function as public health educators and health promotion specialists. Includes instruction in human development, health issues across the life span, population-specific health issues, principles and methods of public health education, administration of health education campaigns and programs, evaluation methods, public communications, and applications to specific public health subjects and issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$54,000	-$17,700 (-24.7%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$39,140	-$16,830 (-30.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2208 Community Health and Preventive Medicine. (BSc, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruction in public health, community health services and delivery, health behavior and cultural factors, local government operations, human services, health communication and promotion, health services administration in local settings, environmental health, preventive and comparative medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, family and community health, and applicable law and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$39,140	-$16,830 (-30.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

51.2306 Occupational Therapy/Therapist. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Includes instruction in the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1122	Occupational Therapists	$98,240	$91,960	-$6,280 (-6.4%)

51.2308 Physical Therapy/Therapist. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate, examine, diagnose, and alleviate physical functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in anatomy, behavioral sciences, biology, biomechanics, biophysical agents, care plan development and documentation, cellular histology, clinical evaluation and measurement, clinical reasoning, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pathology, physiology, professional standards and ethics, rehabilitation psychology, and therapeutic exercise.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
29-1123	Physical Therapists	$102,400	$86,400	-$16,000 (-15.6%)

51.3101 Dietetics/Dietitian. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$55,990	-$18,780 (-25.1%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	$30,330	-$9,230 (-23.3%)

51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)

51.3805 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. (BSc)

A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3808 Nursing Science. (FPD)

A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3810 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. (BSc)

A program that prepares registered nurses to promote mental health and provide nursing care to patients with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, in mental institutions or other settings. Includes instruction in psychopathology, behavioral health, counseling and intervention strategies, psychoeducation, mental health assessment and dual diagnosis, stabilization and management of psychotic illness, psychiatric care and rehabilitation, substance abuse, and crisis intervention.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3814 Critical Care Nursing. (BSc)

A program that prepares registered nurses to provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening problems, including those in intensive care facilities and on life support. Includes instruction in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care; technical skills; patient monitoring and assessment; normal and abnormal readings; and troubleshooting.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3818 Nursing Practice. (FPD)

A practice-focused program that prepares registered nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based nursing practice, including translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Includes instruction in healthcare delivery systems, health economics and finance, health policy, research methods, translating evidence into practice, concepts in population health, and nursing leadership.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$92,670	-$45,060 (-32.7%)
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3821 Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. (BSc, MSc)

A program that prepares registered nurses to provide health care to aging and elderly patients. Includes instruction in geriatric primary care, geriatric diagnosis, mental health and aging, primary care management, geriatric acute and chronic illness, advanced nursing practices for geriatric patients, evidence-based nursing practice, advanced physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.3899 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other. (PostBacCert, MSc, Spec)

Any instructional program in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$67,200	-$19,890 (-22.8%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$70,010	-$28,420 (-28.9%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$112,470	-$19,530 (-14.8%)

51.9999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+, BSc)

Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0101 Business/Commerce, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$155,610	-$107,320 (-40.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$121,210	-$39,720 (-24.7%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$119,900	-$6,130 (-4.9%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$104,800	-$9,720 (-8.5%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$125,260	-$3,920 (-3%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$77,500	-$38,510 (-33.2%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$101,370	-$18,290 (-15.3%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$68,190	-$18,870 (-21.7%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$64,260	-$21,840 (-25.4%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$51,880	-$18,740 (-26.5%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$111,630	-$38,260 (-25.5%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$67,000	-$16,160 (-19.4%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$86,350	-$21,750 (-20.1%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, MSc, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$155,610	-$107,320 (-40.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$121,210	-$39,720 (-24.7%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$119,900	-$6,130 (-4.9%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$104,800	-$9,720 (-8.5%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$125,260	-$3,920 (-3%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$77,500	-$38,510 (-33.2%)
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$105,280	-$50,950 (-32.6%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$97,610	-$62,870 (-39.2%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$97,030	-$43,560 (-31%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$101,370	-$18,290 (-15.3%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$68,190	-$18,870 (-21.7%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$64,260	-$21,840 (-25.4%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$51,880	-$18,740 (-26.5%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$111,630	-$38,260 (-25.5%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$67,000	-$16,160 (-19.4%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$63,370	-$16,360 (-20.5%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$78,540	-$9,060 (-10.3%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$86,350	-$21,750 (-20.1%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$60,790	-$22,130 (-26.7%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$81,780	-$10,600 (-11.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.0301 Accounting. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$70,980	-$22,540 (-24.1%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$65,960	-$27,960 (-29.8%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$84,230	-$13,810 (-14.1%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$125,990	+$6,060 (+5.1%)
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$75,670	-$27,980 (-27%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$44,410	-$23,160 (-34.3%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$41,830	-$17,030 (-28.9%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.0399 Accounting and Related Services, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in accounting not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$125,990	+$6,060 (+5.1%)
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	N/A	N/A
19-3022	Survey Researchers	$73,470	N/A	N/A
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	$98,790	-$34,350 (-25.8%)

52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$155,610	-$107,320 (-40.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$111,630	-$38,260 (-25.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.0801 Finance, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$155,610	-$107,320 (-40.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
11-3031	Financial Managers	$180,470	$116,990	-$63,480 (-35.2%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$60,790	-$22,130 (-26.7%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$65,960	-$27,960 (-29.8%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$84,230	-$13,810 (-14.1%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$93,170	-$23,320 (-20%)
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$130,180	-$30,030 (-18.7%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$125,990	+$6,060 (+5.1%)
13-2072	Loan Officers	$86,020	$64,010	-$22,010 (-25.6%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$66,550	-$27,340 (-29.1%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9051	Food Service Managers	$72,370	$53,800	-$18,570 (-25.7%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$68,190	-$18,870 (-21.7%)
11-9081	Lodging Managers	$77,460	$90,810	+$13,350 (+17.2%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	$51,880	-$18,740 (-26.5%)

52.1201 Management Information Systems, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$112,800	-$75,190 (-40%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$93,200	-$49,420 (-34.7%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$62,870	-$40,770 (-39.3%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$84,310	-$21,520 (-20.3%)

52.1301 Management Science. (PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$155,610	-$107,320 (-40.8%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	$99,120	$86,390	-$12,730 (-12.8%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$66,260	-$58,330 (-46.8%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$84,510	-$64,760 (-43.4%)
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$109,390	-$62,130 (-36.2%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$121,210	-$39,720 (-24.7%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$99,930	-$37,360 (-27.2%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$60,040	-$13,090 (-17.9%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$56,840	-$29,640 (-34.3%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.1499 Marketing, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in general marketing and marketing research not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$109,390	-$62,130 (-36.2%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$56,840	-$29,640 (-34.3%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)

52.1501 Real Estate. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real estate. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9141	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$82,720	$49,930	-$32,790 (-39.6%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2023	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate	N/A	N/A	N/A
41-9021	Real Estate Brokers	$91,660	$48,970	-$42,690 (-46.6%)
41-9022	Real Estate Sales Agents	$70,970	$69,300	-$1,670 (-2.4%)

52.1601 Taxation. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to provide tax advice and management services to individuals and corporations. Includes instruction in tax law and regulations, tax record systems, individual and corporate income taxation, tax planning, partnerships and fiduciary relationships, estates and trusts, property depreciation, capital gains and losses, dispositions, transfers, liquidity, valuation, and applications to specific tax problems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$70,980	-$22,540 (-24.1%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$75,670	-$27,980 (-27%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$44,410	-$23,160 (-34.3%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$41,830	-$17,030 (-28.9%)

52.1701 Insurance. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	$105,280	-$50,950 (-32.6%)
13-1031	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,770	$87,090	+$8,320 (+10.6%)
13-1032	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$77,050	$68,200	-$8,850 (-11.5%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$60,790	-$22,130 (-26.7%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2053	Insurance Underwriters	$90,830	$65,930	-$24,900 (-27.4%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$118,890	+$5,050 (+4.4%)
41-3021	Insurance Sales Agents	$81,510	$57,810	-$23,700 (-29.1%)

13.0101 Education, General. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$62,300	-$15,300 (-19.7%)

13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$44,510	-$18,130 (-28.9%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$83,170	-$30,190 (-26.6%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$86,630	-$37,820 (-30.4%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$94,680	-$4,780 (-4.8%)

13.0406 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$86,630	-$37,820 (-30.4%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$94,680	-$4,780 (-4.8%)

13.0601 Educational Evaluation and Research. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for generating information about educational programs, personnel and methods, and the analysis of such information for planning purposes. Includes instruction in evaluation theory, evaluation research design and planning, administering evaluations and related data collection activities, data reporting requirements, data analysis and interpretation, and related economic and policy issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$92,480	-$13,960 (-13.1%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)

13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General. (Cert2y+)

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers in a collaborative or team environment. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-2051	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$72,610	$54,100	-$18,510 (-25.5%)
25-2055	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2056	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2057	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$72,310	$50,480	-$21,830 (-30.2%)
25-2058	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,610	$52,040	-$22,570 (-30.3%)
25-2059	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,180	$45,230	-$28,950 (-39%)
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1004 Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. (BSc, MSc)

A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults exhibiting exceptional intellectual, psychomotor or artistic talent or potential, or who exhibit exceptional maturity or social leadership talents, and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying gifted and talented students, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising gifted and talented students, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1005 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances. (MSc)

A program that focuses on the design of educational services for children or adults with emotional conditions which adversely affect their educational performance and that may prepare individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in identifying students with emotional disturbances, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising individuals with emotional disturbances, counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2051	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$72,610	$54,100	-$18,510 (-25.5%)
25-2055	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2056	Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-2057	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$72,310	$50,480	-$21,830 (-30.2%)
25-2058	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,610	$52,040	-$22,570 (-30.3%)
25-2059	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$74,180	$45,230	-$28,950 (-39%)

13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$58,900	-$12,620 (-17.6%)

13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$48,040	-$21,750 (-31.2%)

13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$29,850	-$11,600 (-28%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$47,440	-$19,580 (-29.2%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$48,040	-$21,750 (-31.2%)
25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A
25-9043	Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-1123	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,400	$61,940	-$28,460 (-31.5%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$63,650	-$29,230 (-31.5%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$66,370	-$21,610 (-24.6%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$45,160	-$13,750 (-23.3%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$37,230	-$14,130 (-27.5%)

13.1315 Reading Teacher Education. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$86,180	-$11,610 (-11.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$77,470	-$35,480 (-31.4%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$81,040	-$21,990 (-21.3%)
25-1053	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	N/A	N/A
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$70,580	-$34,880 (-33.1%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$63,140	-$15,360 (-19.6%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

13.1401 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. (BSc, MSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$29,850	-$11,600 (-28%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$47,440	-$19,580 (-29.2%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$48,040	-$21,750 (-31.2%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$51,010	-$19,030 (-27.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$51,820	-$12,840 (-19.9%)

09.0401 Journalism. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$59,570	-$30,770 (-34.1%)
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$46,640	-$59,390 (-56%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$55,320	-$30,380 (-35.4%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$51,230	-$34,550 (-40.3%)
43-9081	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$52,730	N/A	N/A

09.0702 Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the development, use, critical evaluation, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications; and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications media. Includes instruction in computer and telecommunications technologies and processes; design and development of digital communications; marketing and distribution; digital communications regulation, law, and policy; the study of human interaction with, and use of, digital media; and emerging trends and issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$111,630	-$38,260 (-25.5%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$61,330	-$50,120 (-45%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$59,570	-$30,770 (-34.1%)
27-3099	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$84,870	$50,530	-$34,340 (-40.5%)

09.0900 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. (PostBacCert)

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 09.0900 - 09.0999.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	$84,510	-$64,760 (-43.4%)
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$107,340	-$56,180 (-34.4%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$99,930	-$37,360 (-27.2%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$60,040	-$13,090 (-17.9%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$59,570	-$30,770 (-34.1%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$59,820	-$20,490 (-25.5%)

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	N/A	N/A
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$41,960	-$7,720 (-15.5%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$60,080	+$5,680 (+10.4%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$62,390	-$12,870 (-17.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$50,750	-$22,950 (-31.1%)

26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General. (FPD)

A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.0202 Biochemistry. (Cert2y+, BSc, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	$60,080	+$5,680 (+10.4%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.0403 Anatomy. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of organ systems, tissue structures, and whole bodies together with their cellular and structural components and dynamics. Includes instruction in cell biology and histology, structural biology, molecular mechanics, regional and gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, endocrinology and secretory dynamics, and applications to such topics as aging and disease conditions.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

26.0503 Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of pathogenic bacteria that are significant factors in causing or facilitating human disease. Includes instruction in the pathogenesis of bacterial diseases, bacterial genetics and physiology, bacterial anatomy and structure, antigens, bacterial reproduction, bacterial adhesion, phagocytes, and the identification of new or mutated bacteria and bacterial agents.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

26.0508 Microbiology and Immunology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the microorganisms that cause disease and the host immune response to them. Includes instruction in microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, disease mechanisms, immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, and bioinformatics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1022	Microbiologists	$95,200	$88,120	-$7,080 (-7.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.0901 Physiology, General. (FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.0910 Pathology/Experimental Pathology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms. Includes instruction in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.0913 Biomechanics. (BSc)

A program of study that focuses on the biological, anatomical, and mechanical structure and function of the mechanical aspects of biological systems. Includes courses in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, mechanics, measurement and instrumentation, and research methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

26.1102 Biostatistics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to biomedical research and clinical, public health, and industrial issues related to human populations. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, modeling, clinical trials methodology, disease and survival analysis, longitudinal analysis, missing data analysis, spatial analysis, computer tomography, biostatistics consulting, and applications to such topics as genetics, oncology, pharmacokinetics, physiology, neurobiology, and biophysics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$65,700	-$46,630 (-41.5%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$63,650	-$29,230 (-31.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)

26.1501 Neuroscience. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$60,970	+$2,950 (+5.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

26.9999 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

Any instructional program in the biological and biomedical sciences not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$126,590	-$46,910 (-27%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$100,380	-$60 (-0.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	N/A	N/A
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$62,640	-$38,700 (-38.2%)

22.0000 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that prepare individuals for the legal profession, for related support professions and professional legal research, and focus on the study of legal issues in non-professional programs.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
23-2011	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$66,510	$54,240	-$12,270 (-18.4%)
23-2099	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$86,220	$66,490	-$19,730 (-22.9%)

22.0101 Law. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$70,520	-$112,240 (-61.4%)
23-1012	Judicial Law Clerks	$69,850	$43,700	-$26,150 (-37.4%)
23-1021	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$122,620	$100,020	-$22,600 (-18.4%)
23-1022	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$91,170	N/A	N/A
23-1023	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$143,110	$68,360	-$74,750 (-52.2%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$65,050	-$74,900 (-53.5%)

22.0201 Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. (BSc, PostBacCert)

An integrated or undifferentiated program in one or more of the legal research or advanced practice fields.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
23-1011	Lawyers	$182,760	$70,520	-$112,240 (-61.4%)
25-1112	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$139,950	$65,050	-$74,900 (-53.5%)

22.0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
23-2011	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$66,510	$54,240	-$12,270 (-18.4%)
23-2093	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$59,600	$50,440	-$9,160 (-15.4%)
23-2099	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$86,220	$66,490	-$19,730 (-22.9%)

30.0000 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

30.1101 Gerontology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$53,700	-$58,990 (-52.3%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$92,480	-$13,960 (-13.1%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$64,630	-$73,270 (-53.1%)
25-1113	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,880	$68,000	-$13,880 (-17%)

30.7101 Data Analytics, General. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply data science to generate insights from data and identify and predict trends. Includes instruction in computer databases, computer programming, inference, machine learning, optimization, probability and stochastic models, statistics, strategy, uncertainty quantification, and visual analytics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$78,330	-$36,380 (-31.7%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$62,870	-$40,770 (-39.3%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$65,700	-$46,630 (-41.5%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$66,260	-$58,330 (-46.8%)
25-1199	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$94,470	$76,510	-$17,960 (-19%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$111,630	-$38,260 (-25.5%)
19-3032	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	$134,400	N/A	N/A
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$101,280	-$5,570 (-5.2%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	$104,180	-$7,160 (-6.4%)
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$69,040	-$24,490 (-26.2%)

14.0101 Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$82,780	-$38,940 (-32%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2031	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$115,020	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.0701 Chemical Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2041	Chemical Engineers	$128,430	$100,710	-$27,720 (-21.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.0801 Civil Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$96,940	-$10,110 (-9.4%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.0901 Computer Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$91,280	-$44,610 (-32.8%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$93,200	-$49,420 (-34.7%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$91,620	-$52,950 (-36.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$81,390	-$28,870 (-26.2%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$108,380	-$48,390 (-30.9%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$119,020	-$22,160 (-15.7%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$108,380	-$48,390 (-30.9%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$90,440	-$30,540 (-25.2%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.1301 Engineering Science. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program with a general focus on the general application of various combinations of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in human behavior, statistics, biology, chemistry, the earth and planetary sciences, atmospherics and meteorology, and computer applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$82,780	-$38,940 (-32%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.1801 Materials Engineering. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$67,000	-$16,160 (-19.4%)
17-2131	Materials Engineers	$116,380	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$67,000	-$16,160 (-19.4%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	$119,020	-$22,160 (-15.7%)
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$87,210	-$22,870 (-20.8%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

14.3901 Geological/Geophysical Engineering. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$139,600	-$36,110 (-20.6%)
17-2151	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$108,940	N/A	N/A
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$82,780	-$38,940 (-32%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$103,380	-$15,960 (-13.4%)

31.0301 Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$109,180	-$23,940 (-18%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$104,800	-$9,720 (-8.5%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$68,190	-$18,870 (-21.7%)

31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. (BSc, PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$68,190	-$18,870 (-21.7%)
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$66,370	-$21,610 (-24.6%)
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$45,160	-$13,750 (-23.3%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$37,230	-$14,130 (-27.5%)

31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research, rehabilitative therapies, the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative methods and equipment, and related analytical methods and procedures in applied exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
29-1128	Exercise Physiologists	$59,620	N/A	N/A

31.0599 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in Mississippi

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	Mississippi Avg	MS vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A