Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Alcorn State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 74% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 13th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Alcorn State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,255 | $93,159 | +5% | #239 of 966 | #22 | $20,375 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $44,330 | $62,499 | -6% | #48 of 77 | #15 | $25,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $36,262 | $59,214 | -16% | #177 of 253 | #131 | $29,125 |
| Social Work | — | $46,157 | -11% | #360 of 420 | #112 | $31,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $26,269 | $42,321 | -20% | #420 of 476 | #285 | $29,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,617 | $41,908 | -24% | #637 of 660 | #507 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $41,403 | -24% | #586 of 610 | #431 | $25,500 |
| Biology | $27,607 | $40,379 | -29% | #822 of 841 | #744 | $27,405 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,482 | $39,841 | -42% | #1173 of 1176 | #1140 | $26,611 |
| Agriculture | $37,771 | — | — | — | — | $25,250 |
| Psychology | $23,388 | $35,015 | -31% | #1021 of 1027 | #949 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,472 | — | — | — | — | $33,304 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,087 | — | — | — | — | $28,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Alcorn State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $118,636
- Avg rent near campus: $774/mo — vs ~$723/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 39150 (7.4% cap, Port Gibson)
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🏆 Where Alcorn State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Room | $6,508 | |
| Board | $3,747 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,744 | $23,744 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,010 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,640 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,450 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,658 |
| $110,001+ | $12,089 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Alcorn State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology