Colleges in Mississippi
2 schools · official College Scorecard data
Among the 2 Mississippi colleges we track, the lowest average net price is at University of Mississippi ($13,314/yr), the highest median graduate earnings are at Mississippi State University ($51,513), and the best earnings-to-cost ROI signal belongs to University of Mississippi (3.8×). Compare net price, graduation rates, earnings and ROI for every school below.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Data as of June 2026.
Mississippi colleges compared
| School | Type | Net price/yr | Median earnings (10yr) | Grad rate | ROI signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Public | $13,314 | $50,994 | 71.7% | 3.8× |
| Mississippi State University | Public | $17,595 | $51,513 | 66.7% | 2.9× |
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Data as of June 2026.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Public domain (U.S. Government work)), snapshot June 2026. ROI signal = median 10-year earnings ÷ average annual net price (methodology). Estimates — verify before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Which college in Mississippi has the lowest net price?
Of the 2 Mississippi schools we track, University of Mississippi has the lowest average net price at $13,314 per year (after grants and scholarships). Your own price depends on your family income, so always run the school's net price calculator.
Which Mississippi college has the highest graduate earnings?
Mississippi State University reports the highest median earnings 10 years after entry among Mississippi schools in our data, at $51,513. Earnings reflect federally-aided students across all majors, so they are an outcome signal rather than a guarantee.
What is the best-value college in Mississippi?
By our ROI signal (median earnings ÷ annual net price), University of Mississippi leads Mississippi schools at 3.8×. This is a simple value gauge that rewards both strong earnings and low cost — see the methodology for its limits.
Where does this Mississippi college data come from?
All figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, a public-domain federal dataset. We commit a dated snapshot and link the source so you can verify every number.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20