Median Earnings (1yr)
$87,691
86th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Mississippi State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Mississippi State University graduates earn $88k, placing them in the 86th percentile of all civil engineering masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Civil Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mississippi State University$87,691
National Median$79,898

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.