Taxation at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in taxation earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Mississippi State University Compares for Taxation
All 30 colleges reporting taxation 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 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $170,796 | $173,701 | #1 | $130,913 |
| 2 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $134,927 | $122,775 | #6 | $113,936 |
| 3 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $133,259 | $142,207 | #2 | $72,916 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $132,681 | $126,285 | #4 | $82,933 |
| 5 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $129,565 | $127,297 | #3 | $102,309 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $128,385 | $122,196 | #7 | $81,698 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $127,082 | $115,636 | #9 | $80,287 |
| 8 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $120,412 | $114,607 | #11 | $79,338 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $120,205 | $114,410 | #12 | $80,262 |
| 10 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $119,302 | $105,058 | #18 | $79,313 |
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| 26 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93,144 | $99,140 | #26 | $64,191 |
| 27 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $90,450 | $85,725 | #29 | $64,434 |
| 28 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $88,087 | $89,559 | #28 | $68,059 |
| 29 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $85,149 | $103,312 | #20 | $62,767 |
| 30 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $81,454 | $81,934 | #30 | $66,631 |
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 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,226 | $42,004 | #160 of 302 |
| 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 taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,767 one year after graduating and $85,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #29 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for taxation ($114,810).
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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.