Accounting at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss accounting graduates start at nearly $60,000—putting them in the 80th percentile among Mississippi accounting programs and well ahead of the state median of $42,000. That $17,000 gap matters significantly in Mississippi's cost-of-living context, especially when this program's debt load comes in lower than the state average ($23,150 vs. $26,075). Only Strayer's online program produces higher-earning Mississippi accounting graduates.

The program's open admission model (98% acceptance rate) makes these outcomes particularly noteworthy. Students are borrowing less than the national norm while earning more than the national median—a combination that points to genuine accessibility without compromising job market results. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 means graduates typically allocate less than five months of their first year's salary to debt, a manageable burden that leaves room for other financial priorities.

Growth from $59,000 to $65,000 over four years tracks with typical early-career accounting progression as graduates move beyond entry-level roles and potentially complete their CPA requirements. For Mississippi families weighing in-state options, this represents the strongest traditional campus choice for accounting, delivering substantially better returns than Mississippi State or Southern Miss while maintaining the advantages of a flagship university experience.