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Mississippi Colleges and Universities: Career Education & Training

Published: November, 2010

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. Approximately 142,900 workers are employed in Mississippi's financial and business services industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

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Schools in Mississippi: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Nashville
Programs:
  • Audio Production (BA)
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

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Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Campus Locations:
  • Scottsdale
  • Saint Paul
  • Orlando
Programs:
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - Associate Degree in Patisserie and Baking
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando - Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
The Hair Design School

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Get started on your career with the Hair Design School.

Campus Locations:
  • Memphis
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Ormond Beach
Programs:
  • Marine Specialist
  • Motorcycle Technology
Anthem Career College

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Get your career on track with an education from Anthem Career College.

Campus Locations:
  • Memphis
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
  • Medical Assistant - Diploma
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Memphis
Programs:
  • Master's-Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Flowood
  • Cordova
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector