Business/Managerial Economics at University of Mississippi

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40—meaning roughly five months of first-year salary to cover the full debt load—represents a relatively manageable financial start for a business degree. Based on comparable Business/Managerial Economics programs nationally, graduates typically earn around $53,000 in their first year and carry about $21,000 in debt. These figures align with the national median for this credential, suggesting neither exceptional advantage nor particular disadvantage from an outcomes perspective.

The challenge here is uncertainty. With Ole Miss's program lacking reported data (due to small graduate cohorts, not reporting failures), you're making decisions without knowing how this specific program performs. The university's 98% admission rate and modest SAT profile suggest less selectivity than many peer institutions, which can sometimes correlate with weaker career networks or employer connections—though this isn't always the case. Meanwhile, the relatively low share of Pell grant recipients (22%) indicates this isn't primarily serving students who would most benefit from a clear earnings advantage.

For families considering this program, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable economics if the projections hold true. But recognize you're operating without the visibility that reported outcomes would provide. If your student has admission offers from programs with actual data—particularly those showing first-year earnings meaningfully above $53,000—those figures deserve serious weight in your decision.