Is Mississippi State University worth it?
Mississippi State University is a public, four-year institution in Mississippi State, Mississippi (small town). It awarded 5,849 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,867
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,311
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,513
Average net price
$17,595
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
5,849
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
18,397
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,975 | $55,993 | 253 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $36,113 | $42,399 | 240 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,945 | $40,431 | 213 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,161 | $93,893 | 192 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $31,812 | $48,493 | 160 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,654 | $50,503 | 156 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First professional | $98,378 | $137,892 | 146 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,670 | $61,364 | 140 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,416 | $41,986 | 111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $96,306 | $128,049 | 95 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $78,183 | $95,968 | 92 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $65,805 | $81,203 | 87 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $57,923 | $79,068 | 82 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $45,794 | $57,090 | 80 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,217 | $70,367 | 78 |
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 | Bachelor's | 377 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 264 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 250 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 233 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 214 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 176 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 119 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mississippi 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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