Design and Applied Arts at Mississippi College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Mississippi College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mississippi College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all design and applied arts bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Design and Applied Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (2 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | $32,020 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $33,563 | — | $26,880 | 0.80 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.