Rust College
Holly Springs, Mississippi · Private, nonprofit · 467 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr). Another 16 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,546 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,481 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,878 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,797 |
| $110k and up | $18,356 |
| All families (average) | $12,587 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $41,398 | +$10,470 | clears the bar | $25,038 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,981 | +$3,053 | clears the bar | $24,696 | 8.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $35,634 | +$4,706 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 6.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 12% 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.