Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Mississippi University for Women graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi University for Women Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 449 | Florida College Temple Terrace, FL | $39,764 | $42,324 | #441 | — |
| 450 | Concord University Athens, WV | $39,566 | $46,809 | #380 | $32,499 |
| 451 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $39,535 | $43,838 | #425 | $29,506 |
| 452 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $39,455 | $47,871 | #370 | $31,811 |
| 453 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $39,428 | $43,720 | #427 | $25,204 |
| 454 | Langston University Langston, OK | $39,408 | $44,246 | #419 | $35,510 |
| 455 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $39,356 | $44,187 | #421 | — |
Other Majors at Mississippi University for Women by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,522 | $74,422 | #297 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,829 | — | #782 of 796 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,488 | — | #204 of 215 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,081 | $28,627 | #30 of 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,936 | — | #565 of 610 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,043 | $20,026 | #11 of 12 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,035 | $35,310 | #1166 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,632 | — | #617 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,196 | $36,812 | #638 of 680 |
| Public Health | $38,325 | $26,553 | #215 of 215 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $29,090 | — | #67 of 68 |
| Psychology | — | $24,426 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi University for Women liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,811 one year after graduating and $39,455 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi University for Women rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Mississippi University for Women ranks #452 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Mississippi University for Women worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,700.
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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.