Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi · Public · 1,620 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 19 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,223 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,615 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,625 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,170 |
| $110k and up | $16,950 |
| All families (average) | $13,540 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $53,082 | +$22,154 | clears the bar | $26,702 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $48,099 | +$17,171 | clears the bar | $25,732 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $43,300 | +$12,372 | clears the bar | $19,822 | 1.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $57,324 | +$26,396 | clears the bar | $56,897 | 2.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,031 | +$45,103 | clears the bar | $15,610 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,177 | +$10,249 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,266 | +$15,338 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Master's Degree | $70,632 | +$39,704 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $31,618 | +$690 | clears the bar | $36,248 | 52.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,868 | +$6,940 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 2.6 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $32,537 | +$1,609 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 13.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $52,735 | +$21,807 | clears the bar | $54,221 | 2.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,058 | +$14,130 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $47,196 | +$16,268 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,424 | +$24,496 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.