Is Alcorn State University worth it?
Alcorn State University is a public, four-year institution in Alcorn State, Mississippi (rural area). It awarded 629 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, registered nursing and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,210
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,495
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,421
Average net price
$13,265
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
629
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,363
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $27,607 | $40,379 | 69 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,255 | $93,159 | 42 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $26,269 | $42,321 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $29,482 | $39,841 | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,388 | $35,015 | 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $35,436 | $47,985 | 25 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $30,617 | $41,908 | 25 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $44,330 | $62,499 | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $36,262 | $59,214 | 22 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,087 | N/A | 21 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $37,771 | N/A | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $45,099 | $59,085 | 18 |
| Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education | Master's | $42,313 | $37,690 | 16 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $27,472 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 25 |
| Community College Administration | Master's | 24 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | Master's | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Alcorn State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.
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