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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State University at a glance
Mississippi State University is a public university in Mississippi State, Mississippi with 23,150 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 78% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $10,202 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $17,595 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 67% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 39% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $22,142 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Veterinary Medicine, professional-degree ($137,892) and Business Administration, master's ($128,049) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$10,202
2024-25
Acceptance
78%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
23,150
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,202
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,637
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,902
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,187
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $23,104
Net price (after aid): $17,595
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $14,332
$30k – $48k: $14,372
$48k – $75k: $18,671
$75k – $110k: $20,704
$110k+: $22,987
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $51,513
Median debt at graduation: $22,142
Est. monthly loan payment: $235
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 39%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedMississippi State University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $62,549, above the $30,786 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Mississippi.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
67%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
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The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
67%
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.2k
Out-of-state
$27.6k
Net price
$17.6k
Pell
29%
Median debt
$22.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.5k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
1100 - 1350
ACT range
21 - 29
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 3,749 of Mississippi State University's 22,657 students (17%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 5,932 (26%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Mississippi State University reported conferring credentials in 92 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Mississippi State University graduates earn, by program
Mississippi State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $55,993 four years after graduating, 18% below the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $37,975; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,700 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
65 programs at Mississippi State University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $55,993 | $68,257, −18% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $40,431 | $47,382, −15% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $50,503 | $54,562, −7% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $41,986 | $50,706, −17% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $128,049 | $103,485, +24% | $30,950 | $352/mo |
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $42,399 | $55,693, −24% | $22,512 | $239/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $61,364 | $69,303, −11% | $19,552 | $207/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $93,893 | $92,135, about the same | $21,636 | $229/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $48,493 | $56,359, −14% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $51,221 | $57,214, −10% | $22,296 | $236/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $46,167 | $59,916, −23% | $33,030 | $376/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $70,904 | $76,194, −7% | $18,832 | $200/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $98,000 in Mississippi.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $68,100 in Mississippi.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $100,170 in Mississippi.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $106,740 in Mississippi.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $104,990 in Mississippi.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, Bachelor's | $70,367 | $83,343, −16% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $81,203 | $86,517, −6% | $20,938 | $222/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $44,979 | $65,466, −31% | $23,248 | $246/mo |
| Veterinary Medicine, Professional degree | $137,892 | $131,316, +5% | $169,759 | $1,931/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $82,852 | $92,374, −10% | $24,250 | $257/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Master's | $86,410 | $79,463, +9% | $29,609 | $337/mo |
| Animal Sciences, Bachelor's | $52,755 | $49,634, +6% | $19,719 | $209/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $57,090 | $71,685, −20% | $31,009 | $353/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $95,968 | $98,158, about the same | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $62,082 | $60,190, +3% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $106,039 | $100,647, +5% | $25,037 | $265/mo |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $79,068 | $80,890, about the same | $21,875 | $232/mo |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Bachelor's | $88,444 | $98,207, −10% | $17,500 | $186/mo |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor's | $74,542 | $93,451, −20% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $54,325 | $63,293, −14% | $25,469 | $270/mo |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management, Bachelor's | $45,445 | $45,338, about the same | $21,625 | $229/mo |
| Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's | $92,332 | $98,442, −6% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $41,446 | $53,072, −22% | $21,592 | $229/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Bachelor's | $50,176 | $50,523, about the same | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Criminology, Bachelor's | $48,805 | $55,556, −12% | $22,055 | $234/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | — | $64,397 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor's | $38,939 | $41,688, −7% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Bachelor's | — | $62,582 | $24,490 | $260/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $41,439 | $48,568, −15% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $69,787 | $69,562, about the same | $22,050 | $234/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $49,541 | $51,389, −4% | $15,750 | $167/mo |
| Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's | $46,129 | $57,640, −20% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Architecture, Bachelor's | $69,699 | $66,914, +4% | $31,000 | $329/mo |
| Food Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $39,940 | $70,873, −44% | $23,767 | $252/mo |
| Plant Sciences, Bachelor's | $50,653 | $56,567, −10% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $37,656 | $51,790, −27% | $23,750 | $252/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $74,780 | $83,290, −10% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Agricultural Business and Management, Bachelor's | $78,998 | $66,647, +19% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $90,234 | $95,833, −6% | $14,957 | $170/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $85,275 | $109,015, −22% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Forestry, Bachelor's | $58,499 | $58,784, about the same | $19,000 | $201/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $58,226 | $60,111, −3% | $48,683 | $554/mo |
| Engineering, Other, Bachelor's | $91,124 | $93,989, −3% | $18,947 | $201/mo |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $36,617 | $44,115, −17% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $41,627 | $50,499, −18% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $36,614 | $50,680, −28% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Interior Architecture, Bachelor's | $61,421 | $60,369, about the same | $22,254 | $236/mo |
| Agricultural Production Operations, Bachelor's | $69,160 | $53,588, +29% | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design, Bachelor's | — | $55,308 | $25,716 | $273/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | — | $63,707 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences, Master's | $57,622 | $67,126, −14% | — | — |
| English, Bachelor's | $35,877 | $48,590, −26% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $51,427 | $62,033, −17% | — | — |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | — | $46,676 | — | — |
| Construction Management, Bachelor's | $94,068 | $95,124, about the same | $30,500 | $323/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $110,821 | $98,323, +13% | — | — |
| Taxation, Master's | $85,149 | $114,810, −26% | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Doctoral | $79,635 | $100,573, −21% | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About Mississippi State University
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- Where is Mississippi State University located?
- Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University is a public university based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Mississippi State University is approximately 78% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,202 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,150 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Mississippi State University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Mississippi State University is approximately $17,595 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $14,332 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $22,987. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Mississippi State University?
- Mississippi State University reports a graduation rate of approximately 67% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Mississippi State University have?
- Students who borrowed at Mississippi State University left with a median of approximately $22,142 in federal loans, and about 39% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Mississippi State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $51,513 for students who received federal financial aid at Mississippi State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Mississippi State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Mississippi State University.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Mississippi State University earn?
- Mississippi State University's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $55,993 four years after graduating, 18% below the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $37,975; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,700 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Teacher Education (by grade level) graduates from Mississippi State University earn?
- Mississippi State University's bachelor's graduates in Teacher Education (by grade level) earned a median $40,431 four years after graduating, 15% below the $47,382 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $37,945; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at Mississippi State University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 42 programs at Mississippi State University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Veterinary Medicine, professional-degree ($137,892); Business Administration, master's ($128,049); and Electrical Engineering, bachelor's ($106,039) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Mississippi State University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Mississippi State University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $62,549, above the $30,786 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Mississippi, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 92 fields Mississippi State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 608 | Graduate (224 graduate · 384 bachelor's) |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 292 | Graduate (85 graduate · 207 bachelor's) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 271 | Graduate (35 graduate · 236 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 261 | Graduate (16 graduate · 245 bachelor's) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 242 | Graduate (46 graduate · 196 bachelor's) |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 242 | Bachelor's |
| Marketing | 189 | Bachelor's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 173 | Graduate (65 graduate · 108 bachelor's) |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 160 | Graduate (75 graduate · 85 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 157 | Graduate (29 graduate · 128 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 151 | Graduate (45 graduate · 106 bachelor's) |
| Civil Engineering | 136 | Graduate (19 graduate · 117 bachelor's) |
| Communication and Media Studies | 131 | Graduate (12 graduate · 119 bachelor's) |
| Industrial Engineering | 123 | Graduate (40 graduate · 83 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Mississippi State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Clery Act campus security reports
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