Economics Jobs and MBA Programs in Mississippi

Those thinking about careers as economic analysts can find educational and employment prospects in Mississippi. In Mississippi, there are currently 3,060 jobs for economic analysts and according to national projections, the job pool will rise by seven percent over the next 10 years. Economic analysts conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

Mississippi photo by Nathan Culpepper

The income for economic analysts is $36 per hour or $74,000 per year on average in Mississippi. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.

Home to 2,951,996 people, Mississippi, known as Magnolia State, has grown by 3.8 percent in the last 10 years. The state capital is Jackson. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 1,558,262 and the average annual income in Mississippi was $30,383, which is up from $29,542 the previous year. In Mississippi, the unemployment rate went up by 2.8 percentage points to 9.6 percent in 2009 from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 16.9 percent, which is under the national average.

The top employing fields in Mississippi include furniture product manufacturing, household furniture cabinet manufacturing, household furniture manufacturing and upholstered household furniture manufacturing.

One of the many things Mississippi is known for, the world's largest shrimp is on display at the Old Spanish Fort Museum in Pascagoula. Mississippi has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is S.B. Sam Vick of Oakland played for the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. He was the only man ever to pinch hit for the baseball great Babe Ruth.

Economics

Economic analysts conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

While working, they recommend investments and investment timing. Also, they analyze financial information to forecast economic conditions.

They are required to manage and maintain budgets and other financial resources and evaluate and judge the efficacy of solutions.

Economic analysts must be able to evaluate problems as they arise. They should also have the ability to articulate ideas and problems.

In order to be successful in the workplace, economic analysts must have exceptional integrity and believe in cooperation and coordination.