Health Professions at University of Mississippi

Ole Miss's Health Professions program reports strong numbers, but there's a crucial catch: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, making them potentially volatile year-to-year. That said, the combination of below-average debt ($12,500 versus the national $26,000) and above-average earnings creates an attractive profile on paper. Graduates start at $52,439—placing them in the 87th percentile nationally—and grow to over $60,000 within four years. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.24 means most students could pay off their loans in a single year of focused repayment.

The state comparison requires context: Ole Miss matches Mississippi's median exactly for this program, but only three schools in the state offer it, making percentile rankings less meaningful. What matters more is the national comparison, where Ole Miss substantially outperforms typical health professions programs. The $14,000 earnings advantage over the national median represents real money, especially combined with half the typical debt load.

The small sample size means one or two high earners could skew these numbers significantly. If your child enrolls, they should understand that their individual outcome could differ substantially from these medians, particularly since the program doesn't specify which health professions track students completed. Still, the combination of low debt and Ole Miss's open access (98% admission rate) makes this worth serious consideration if the specific health career path aligns with their goals.