Mississippi

Colleges in Mississippi: what they cost, and what graduates earn

11 Mississippi universities with published federal data, teaching about 62,749 students. Median in-state tuition $9,368, median graduate earnings $46,128 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$9,368in-state, before aid
Median earnings$46,12810 yrs after entry
Paying loans down55%national 65%
Median SAT1124where published

Cheapest universities in MississippiLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
East Central Community College Decatur $4,160 $32,421 $5,500 34% —
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena $7,692 $31,919 $28,413 36% 870
Mississippi University for Women Columbus $8,492 $46,128 $15,000 57% 1090
Delta State University Cleveland $8,605 $41,991 $20,390 52% 1050
Jackson State University Jackson $8,965 $39,060 $30,470 39% 965
University of Mississippi University $9,772 $50,994 $20,000 62% 1184
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg $9,998 $44,140 $22,500 55% 1190
Mississippi State University Mississippi State $10,202 $51,513 $22,142 63% 1219

Highest graduate earnings in MississippiMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Millsaps College Jackson $44,680 $53,848 $27,000 75% 1181
Mississippi State University Mississippi State $10,202 $51,513 $22,142 63% 1219
University of Mississippi University $9,772 $50,994 $20,000 62% 1184
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson — $50,994 $20,000 62% —
Belhaven University Jackson $30,250 $46,440 $26,333 46% 1124
Mississippi University for Women Columbus $8,492 $46,128 $15,000 57% 1090
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg $9,998 $44,140 $22,500 55% 1190
Delta State University Cleveland $8,605 $41,991 $20,390 52% 1050

Fastest debt payback in MississippiYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Mississippi University $9,772 $50,994 $20,000 62% 1184
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson — $50,994 $20,000 62% —
Mississippi State University Mississippi State $10,202 $51,513 $22,142 63% 1219
Millsaps College Jackson $44,680 $53,848 $27,000 75% 1181
Mississippi University for Women Columbus $8,492 $46,128 $15,000 57% 1090
Belhaven University Jackson $30,250 $46,440 $26,333 46% 1124
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg $9,998 $44,140 $22,500 55% 1190
Delta State University Cleveland $8,605 $41,991 $20,390 52% 1050

Most selective universities in MississippiHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Mississippi State University Mississippi State $10,202 $51,513 $22,142 63% 1219
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg $9,998 $44,140 $22,500 55% 1190
University of Mississippi University $9,772 $50,994 $20,000 62% 1184
Millsaps College Jackson $44,680 $53,848 $27,000 75% 1181
Belhaven University Jackson $30,250 $46,440 $26,333 46% 1124
Mississippi University for Women Columbus $8,492 $46,128 $15,000 57% 1090
Delta State University Cleveland $8,605 $41,991 $20,390 52% 1050
Jackson State University Jackson $8,965 $39,060 $30,470 39% 965

Scholarships at Mississippi universities

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Every Mississippi university we hold data for

Belhaven University Delta State University East Central Community College Jackson State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Mississippi University for Women Mississippi Valley State University University of Mississippi University of Mississippi Medical Center University of Southern Mississippi

Studying in Mississippi: common questions

How much does college cost in Mississippi?
The median Mississippi university charges $9,368 in-state and $11,981 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $27,613. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $11,449.
What do graduates of Mississippi universities earn?
A median $46,128 ten years after entry, against median debt of $22,142.
Do students in Mississippi repay their loans?
55% of borrowers at the median Mississippi university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Mississippi universities expect?
The median Mississippi university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1124. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Mississippi debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.