Accounting at Mississippi University for Women
Bachelor's Degree
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
Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi University for Women | $41,717* | $39,888 | — | — |
| University of Mississippi | $59,123* | $65,428 | $23,150 | 0.39 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi | $52,373* | $56,398 | $54,989 | 1.05 |
| Belhaven University | $43,016* | — | $29,000 | 0.67 |
| Mississippi State University | $41,717* | $63,287 | $21,500 | 0.52 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $40,764* | $49,061 | $20,200 | 0.50 |
| National Median | $53,694* | — | $25,000 | 0.47 |
Other Accounting Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi University | $9,412 | $59,123 | $23,150 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi Jackson | $13,920 | $52,373 | $54,989 |
| Belhaven University Jackson | $29,195 | $43,016 | $29,000 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State | $9,815 | $41,717 | $21,500 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg | $9,618 | $40,764 | $20,200 |
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 University for Women, approximately 42% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.