Business Administration, Management and Operations at Mississippi State University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Mississippi State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Mississippi State University graduates earn $96k, placing them in the 83th 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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | $96,306 | $105,662 | — | — |
| University of Mississippi | $88,581 | — | — | — |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $71,153 | $62,571 | — | — |
| Mississippi College | $64,757 | $68,114 | — | — |
| 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
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi University | $9,412 | $88,581 | — |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | $9,618 | $71,153 | — |
| Mississippi College Clinton | $21,698 | $64,757 | — |
| 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 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.