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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University's campus is set on 1,700 acres in rural Mississippi. As the first historically black land-grant college, Alcorn State maintains a strong connection to its agricultural roots. Students are known for their school spirit and participation in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The university's legacy as a pioneering institution shapes its distinctive identity.
Programs
11
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$35,958
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
43/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,549
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Alcorn State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 77% of students receive Pell Grants; 71% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,010 | $52,040 |
| $30K – $48K | $14,640 | $58,560 |
| $48K – $75K | $16,450 | $65,800 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,658 | $70,632 |
| $110K+ | $12,089 | $48,356 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,549 | $34,196 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Alcorn State University
11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
90
|
$85,255/yr | High | 28.1x |
| Agricultural Business Compare across schools → |
63
|
$44,330/yr | High | 15.7x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
50
|
$30,617/yr | Moderate | 12.7x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
44
|
$29,482/yr | High | 7.6x |
| Allied Health Professions Compare across schools → |
42
|
$36,262/yr | Moderate | 9.6x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
39
|
$27,472/yr | Very High | 7.0x |
| Agriculture Compare across schools → |
35
|
$37,771/yr | High | 10.0x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
34
|
$27,607/yr | High | 12.2x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
29
|
$27,087/yr | High | 6.9x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
27
|
$23,388/yr | High | 8.5x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
22
|
$26,269/yr | Low | 6.7x |