Mississippi: Colleges, Universities, and Degree Programs
Read on for information about colleges, universities, and programs of study in Mississippi.
Living in Mississippi
Most of Mississippi's workforce of 1.2 million is employed in the government sector, which includes federal, state, and local governments. The trade, transportation, and utilities industry is another major employer across the state, along with the manufacturing industry.
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Mississippi: Colleges, Universities, and Degree Programs
Read on for information about colleges, universities, and programs of study in Mississippi.
Living in Mississippi
Most of Mississippi's workforce of 1.2 million is employed in the government sector, which includes federal, state, and local governments. The trade, transportation, and utilities industry is another major employer across the state, along with the manufacturing industry.
Here is a sampling of career opportunities and average entry-level salaries as reported by Salary.com from Mississippi's largest city, Jackson:
- Accountant: $36,100
- Administrative assistant: $30,400
- Interior designer: $31,500
- IT auditor: $44,000
- IT training assistant: $29,100
The leisure and hospitality industry employed 123,600 workers in May 2007, with most working in one of Mississippi's many casinos. For casino employees who hope to obtain management positions, securing an education in management or business administration paired with work experience can give them the competitive edge with employers. Average salaries for casino management in Jackson are:
- Cage manager: $53,200
- Casino pit manager: $51,400
- Front office manager: $39,600
- Room reservations manager: $38,700
- Wedding manager: $46,000
Sources:
- Salary.com
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Online Schools in Mississippi
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Mississippi All Campus Education Programs
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Strayer University
Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.
Programs:
- AA: Accounting
- AA: Business Administration
- AA: Criminal Justice
- AA: General Studies
- AA: Information Systems
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