Median Earnings (1yr)
$64,757
28th percentile (60th in MS)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Mississippi College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mississippi College graduates earn $65k, placing them in the 28th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mississippi College$64,757$68,114
Mississippi State University$96,306$105,662
University of Mississippi$88,581
University of Southern Mississippi$71,153$62,571
Strayer University-Mississippi$64,745$65,830
Jackson State University$52,452$60,865
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$9,815$96,306
University of Mississippi
University
$9,412$88,581
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$9,618$71,153
Strayer University-Mississippi
Jackson
$13,920$64,745
Jackson State University
Jackson
$9,090$52,452

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 Mississippi College, approximately 26% 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.