Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi State University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
| … | |||||
| 157 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $58,394 | $60,762 | #161 | $50,655 |
| 158 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $58,337 | $52,522 | #277 | $50,635 |
| 159 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $58,228 | $53,022 | #274 | $49,231 |
| 160 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $58,226 | $70,646 | #37 | $42,004 |
| 161 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $58,182 | $61,927 | #135 | $46,820 |
| 162 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $58,096 | $70,489 | #38 | $41,882 |
| 163 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $58,091 | $60,136 | #172 | $45,505 |
Other Majors at Mississippi State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $128,049 | $96,306 | #122 of 861 |
| Civil Engineering | $110,821 | $87,691 | #10 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,234 | $64,893 | #219 of 349 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $86,410 | $63,904 | #9 of 14 |
| Taxation | $85,149 | $62,767 | #29 of 30 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $57,622 | $47,295 | #22 of 22 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,090 | $45,794 | #402 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,427 | $38,708 | #153 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $47,181 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,167 | $42,451 | #371 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $42,569 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi State University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,004 one year after graduating and $58,226 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,683.
← All data for Mississippi State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.