Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mississippi Valley State University
Jackson State University$41,812$48,9111.17
University of Southern Mississippi$37,800$28,4380.75
University of Mississippi$37,174$36,682$25,4500.68
Mississippi State University$36,318$28,4350.78
Mississippi University for Women$31,811$32,750$29,6730.93
National Median$36,340$27,0000.74

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Jackson State University
Jackson
$9,090$41,812$48,911
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$9,618$37,800$28,438
University of Mississippi
University
$9,412$37,174$25,450
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$9,815$36,318$28,435
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
$8,092$31,811$29,673

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 Valley State University, approximately 60% 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.