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Delta State University

Cleveland, MS deltastate.edu 1,613 students

Delta State University is located in Cleveland, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The campus provides a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic pursuits and regional culture. Distinctive programs at Delta State include a strong aviation program and a focus on Delta blues music studies, reflecting the area's rich musical heritage.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$32,365
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,605
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Delta State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,183 $44,732
$30K – $48K $11,200 $44,800
$48K – $75K $15,514 $62,056
$75K – $110K $17,418 $69,672
$110K+ $17,117 $68,468
Sticker price (no aid) $8,605 $34,420
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 Delta State University

10 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 →
74
$68,221/yr High 18.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
53
$39,008/yr High 10.3x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
45
$34,177/yr High 8.9x
Business Compare across schools →
45
$30,953/yr High 8.0x
Arts & Media Management Compare across schools →
34
$25,415/yr High 6.4x
Air Transportation Compare across schools →
32
$32,537/yr Moderate 8.5x
Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools →
28
$28,918/yr High 7.4x
Psychology Compare across schools →
28
$18,767/yr High 4.5x
Visual & Performing Arts Compare across schools →
26
$24,839/yr High 6.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
26
$20,823/yr High 5.0x