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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mississippi Valley State University$26,814
Jackson State University$40,448$31,0000.77
William Carey University$39,520$36,698$20,7540.53
Delta State University$39,008$19,5000.50
University of Southern Mississippi$38,766$36,496$24,2500.63
Mississippi State University$37,945$36,664$21,5000.57
National Median$41,809$26,0000.62

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Jackson State University
Jackson
$9,090$40,448$31,000
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
$14,685$39,520$20,754
Delta State University
Cleveland
$8,605$39,008$19,500
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$9,618$38,766$24,250
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$9,815$37,945$21,500

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.