Anthropology at Mississippi State University

Bachelor's Degree

Location: Mississippi State, MS•In-State Tuition: $9,815•Out-of-State Tuition: $26,580•Admission Rate: 76%•Avg SAT: 1220
Median Earnings (1yr)
$26,836
43rd percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Mississippi State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mississippi State University graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 43th percentile of all anthropology bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Anthropology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mississippi State University$26,836———
National Median$27,806—$23,0000.83

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 State University, approximately 29% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.