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Best Risk Management Schools Near Pascagoula, MS (2026)
Pascagoula, Mississippi is home to about 21,812 residents. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $115,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Pascagoula
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Pascagoula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pascagoula city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi risk management page.
Risk Management Wages Near Pascagoula
Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $96,100 | MS statewide | $106,778 |
| Financial Manager | $115,320 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $128,133 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $51,470 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $57,189 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Pascagoula at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,812 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,286 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Mobile, AL – 33.6 mi away (201,367 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
- Fairhope, AL – 41.3 mi away (26,044 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Pascagoula?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Pascagoula are: Financial Manager ($115,320), Financial Risk Specialist ($96,100), Insurance Underwriter ($51,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?
Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pascagoula an affordable place to study risk management?
Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.