Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, Mississippi · Public · 1,605 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,676 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,434 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,037 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,060 |
| $110k and up | $19,285 |
| All families (average) | $12,411 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,522 | +$60,594 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $42,035 | +$11,107 | clears the bar | $19,944 | 1.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $43,936 | +$13,008 | clears the bar | $17,204 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,730 | +$42,802 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,196 | +$9,268 | clears the bar | $25,194 | 2.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $49,488 | +$18,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $38,325 | +$7,397 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $114,384 | +$83,456 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $38,983 | +$8,055 | clears the bar | $39,723 | 4.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $52,811 | +$21,883 | clears the bar | $29,300 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $39,455 | +$8,527 | clears the bar | $19,700 | 2.3 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $42,043 | +$11,115 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $24,426 | -$6,502 | falls short | $19,125 | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,632 | +$10,704 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,081 | +$14,153 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.