The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Forrest County during 2024 was $154,895 at University of Southern Mississippi, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Jones County during 2024 was $75,085 at Jones County Junior College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jones County’s collegiate football teams received $1,359,587 in funding for the 2024 season.
Forrest County’s two colleges spent $9,034,727 on their football teams in 2024, a decrease from the previous year.
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