Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss finance graduates start around $52,550 and reach $62,529 after four years—earnings that land squarely in the middle nationally but outperform most Mississippi alternatives. Among the six finance programs in the state, this ranks in the 60th percentile, trailing only Mississippi State. The 19% earnings growth over four years suggests reasonable career progression, and the $24,487 in typical debt equals roughly half of first-year earnings, a manageable ratio that most graduates should be able to handle.

The national numbers tell a more modest story. Ole Miss finance graduates earn slightly less than the national median of $53,590, placing this program below average when compared to all 749 finance programs nationwide. For Mississippi families, though, this context matters less than the in-state comparison: Ole Miss graduates earn $7,700 more than the state median and substantially outpace programs at Southern Miss and Jackson State.

For a Mississippi resident choosing between in-state options, Ole Miss represents the strongest finance program outside of Mississippi State. The combination of solid starting salaries, reasonable debt levels, and proven earnings growth makes this a sensible choice—particularly given the university's 98% admission rate, which means access isn't a barrier for most applicants.