Is Delta State University worth it?
Delta State University is a public, four-year institution in Cleveland, Mississippi (small town). It awarded 780 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, elementary education and teaching and physical education teaching and coaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,687
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,248
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,991
Average net price
$13,540
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
780
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,620
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,221 | $76,031 | 95 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $47,304 | $53,082 | 90 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,177 | $43,300 | 85 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $43,303 | $48,099 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,008 | $41,177 | 53 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $57,324 | N/A | 39 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $28,918 | $41,285 | 35 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $39,682 | $52,735 | 30 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $30,953 | $45,058 | 30 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $24,839 | N/A | 25 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $31,618 | N/A | 24 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $20,823 | $46,266 | 24 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $25,415 | $36,216 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $18,767 | $37,868 | 19 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | First professional | $55,597 | $58,136 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 85 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 46 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 31 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 29 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Delta 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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