Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, Mississippi · Public · 2,363 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,613 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,344 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,296 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,244 |
| $110k and up | $17,620 |
| All families (average) | $13,265 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,379 | +$9,451 | clears the bar | $27,405 | 2.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $42,321 | +$11,393 | clears the bar | $29,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $47,985 | +$17,057 | clears the bar | $85,750 | 5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $39,841 | +$8,913 | clears the bar | $26,611 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $93,159 | +$62,231 | clears the bar | $20,375 | 0.3 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $62,499 | +$31,571 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,015 | +$4,087 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.6 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,771 | +$6,843 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 3.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $27,087 | -$3,841 | falls short | $28,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $27,472 | -$3,456 | falls short | $33,304 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $41,908 | +$10,980 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $46,157 | +$15,229 | clears the bar | $31,250 | 2.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $41,403 | +$10,475 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $59,085 | +$28,157 | clears the bar | $59,845 | 2.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $59,214 | +$28,286 | clears the bar | $29,125 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.