Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
University of Mississippi graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Mississippi 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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| 445 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $40,419 | $36,805 | #467 | $22,024 |
| 446 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $40,044 | $41,454 | #449 | $25,441 |
| 447 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $39,893 | $41,415 | #450 | — |
| 448 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $39,871 | $48,376 | #358 | $37,174 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Mississippi liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,174 one year after graduating and $39,871 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Mississippi 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, University of Mississippi ranks #448 by median pay four years after graduation, and #358 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.