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 Mississippi College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th 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 Mississippi College
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 | $69,572 | $77,374 | -13% | #833 of 966 | #275 | $20,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $63,885 | -16% | #639 of 796 | #341 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,324 | $55,832 | +1% | #298 of 660 | #43 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,299 | $52,789 | -23% | #1023 of 1176 | #679 | $24,025 |
| Social Work | — | $51,605 | +-0% | #214 of 420 | #16 | $24,465 |
| Biology | $17,342 | $49,370 | -14% | #708 of 841 | #353 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,193 | $48,861 | -10% | #444 of 610 | #172 | $24,250 |
| Marketing | $42,245 | $46,780 | -32% | #504 of 516 | #458 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,949 | $44,779 | -21% | #567 of 660 | #335 | $23,870 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,558 | $44,329 | -14% | #313 of 345 | #144 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,051 | $42,673 | -10% | #583 of 680 | #244 | $22,500 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $40,506 | -2% | #30 of 45 | #22 | — |
| Psychology | $23,683 | $39,933 | -21% | #967 of 1027 | #641 | $25,990 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $32,020 | $39,178 | -24% | #275 of 299 | #205 | — |
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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Room | $7,600 | |
| Board | $4,630 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $41,365 | $41,365 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Mississippi College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
📊 Age Distribution
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- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology