Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · 18,397 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$54K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$29K
Graduation rate
69%
Acceptance rate
78%
Median debt
$15K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $31K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1219 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $47K |
| SAT math (median) | 575 |
| Undergraduate composition | 73% White · 16% Black · 5% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.msstate.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $71K | $22K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $70K | $22K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68K | $19K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $64K | $22K |
| Engineering, Other. | $62K | $20K |
| Construction Management. | $60K | $26K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $58K | $20K |
| Civil Engineering. | $57K | $22K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $55K | $22K |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $52K | $22K |
| Architecture. | $52K | $31K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $51K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MS
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $10K | 70% | $13K | $59K |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $10K | 54% | $14K | $47K |
| Hinds Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $35K |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $38K |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $41K |
| Pearl River Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $37K |
| Jackson State University | $10K | 43% | $20K | $42K |
| Itawamba Community College | $3K | — | $6K | $38K |
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