Median Debt
$29,250
8% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Delta State University$29,250
Jackson State University$41,812$48,9111.17
University of Southern Mississippi$37,800$28,4380.75
University of Mississippi$37,174$36,682$25,4500.68
Mississippi State University$36,318$28,4350.78
Mississippi University for Women$31,811$32,750$29,6730.93
National Median$36,340$27,0000.74

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Jackson State University
Jackson
$9,090$41,812$48,911
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$9,618$37,800$28,438
University of Mississippi
University
$9,412$37,174$25,450
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$9,815$36,318$28,435
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
$8,092$31,811$29,673

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Delta State University, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.