Is University of Mississippi worth it?
University of Mississippi is a public, four-year institution in University, Mississippi (small town). It awarded 5,790 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in digital communication and media, registered nursing and accounting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,857
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,243
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,994
Average net price
$13,314
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
5,790
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,473
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 | $69,353 | $87,701 | 232 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $41,247 | $69,082 | 226 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,174 | $39,871 | 183 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,838 | $42,535 | 174 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $96,228 | $123,728 | 170 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,811 | $69,139 | 170 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,550 | $80,488 | 163 |
| Law | First professional | $61,201 | $92,069 | 139 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $58,404 | $110,599 | 130 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,875 | $52,874 | 119 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,336 | $49,974 | 115 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $68,665 | $99,129 | 107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,971 | $67,414 | 101 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $59,123 | $85,482 | 95 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $39,464 | N/A | 82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 319 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 281 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 227 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 217 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 201 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 176 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 175 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 155 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Mississippi. 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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