Best colleges Mississippi

2023 best colleges in Mississippi

Although Mississippi is lacking when it comes to liberal arts colleges, the state university system and top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are what makes the state’s higher education scene truly shine. Boasting a strong baseball culture and Greek life, Mississippi State University is the state’s largest university. The University of Mississippi, most commonly known as “Ole Miss”, is known for hosting the only FDA-approved cannabis research facility in the United States as well as its academic programs, including the Mississippi Teacher Corps.

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#1 in Mississippi | #131 in Communications nationally

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Economic score: 3.93

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,032

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $37,868

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $992

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 96%
Graduation rate: 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Mississippi | #259 in Communications nationally

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi

Economic score: 5.82

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,190

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 5.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $36,572

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $1,671

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 49%
Graduation rate: 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Mississippi | #281 in Communications nationally

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Economic score: 6.25

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,122

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 5.9 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $35,372

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $2,368

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 76%
Graduation rate: 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

Economic score: 14.51

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $18,152

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 11.3 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $30,793

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $8,714

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 62%
Graduation rate: 42%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, Mississippi

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Mississippi?

Years

5.9 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in comms & media studies in Mississippi is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 5.9 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in comms & media studies earn in Mississippi?

Salary

$34,490

The median bachelor's degree in comms & media studies graduate earns $34,490 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies cost in Mississippi?

Net cost

$16,077

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in comms & media studies is $16,077. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.