Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public · 18,397 undergraduates
Of 64 programs with reported earnings, 63 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 199 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,332 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,372 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,671 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,704 |
| $110k and up | $22,987 |
| All families (average) | $17,595 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $55,993 | +$25,065 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,431 | +$9,503 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,503 | +$19,575 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,986 | +$11,058 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $128,049 | +$97,121 | clears the bar | $30,950 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $42,399 | +$11,471 | clears the bar | $22,512 | 2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,364 | +$30,436 | clears the bar | $19,552 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,493 | +$17,565 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,893 | +$62,965 | clears the bar | $21,636 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $46,167 | +$15,239 | clears the bar | $33,030 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,221 | +$20,293 | clears the bar | $22,296 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,904 | +$39,976 | clears the bar | $18,832 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,367 | +$39,439 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,979 | +$14,051 | clears the bar | $23,248 | 1.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $57,090 | +$26,162 | clears the bar | $31,009 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 64 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 67% 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.