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Mississippi State University

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Mississippi State University's main campus is located in Starkville, Mississippi, with additional campuses across the state. As a land-grant institution, the university emphasizes agriculture and applied science, and it is known for its strong research programs. Students benefit from unique programs like architecture and veterinary medicine, the only accredited programs of their kind in Mississippi. The university maintains a vibrant athletic culture, especially around baseball, with a dedicated fan base and notable traditions at Dudy Noble Field.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,133/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

51/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$9,815/yr

Out-of-state: $26,580/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 39% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$11,968	$47,872	9.2x
$30K – $48K	$12,879	$51,516	8.6x
$48K – $75K	$16,750	$67,000	6.6x
$75K – $110K	$19,608	$78,432	5.6x
$110K+	$20,463	$81,852	5.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,815	$39,260	11.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Mississippi State University

47 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	82	$58,755/yr	Very High	20.2x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$80,896/yr	Very High	24.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$50,217/yr	Very High	16.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$78,183/yr	High	25.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$75,161/yr	Very High	23.5x
Aerospace Compare across schools	74	$69,056/yr	High	22.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	72	$70,703/yr	High	21.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$65,805/yr	High	20.6x
Construction Management Compare across schools	70	$72,712/yr	High	17.5x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	70	$72,529/yr	Very High	17.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	70	$41,717/yr	Very High	17.3x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	64	$57,923/yr	Moderate	17.3x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	64	$45,821/yr	High	14.6x
Architecture Compare across schools	62	$53,679/yr	High	16.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	62	$42,670/yr	Very High	15.4x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	60	$45,971/yr	Very High	16.7x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	59	$45,483/yr	High	18.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$41,658/yr	High	11.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	59	$37,975/yr	High	12.8x
Engineering, Other Compare across schools	57	$68,045/yr	High	16.3x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	57	$41,464/yr	High	17.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools	53	$48,084/yr	Very High	11.2x
Forestry Compare across schools	49	$40,219/yr	Moderate	15.8x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	48	$45,994/yr	High	11.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	48	$29,442/yr	Very High	14.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	47	$37,945/yr	High	9.2x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	46	$42,298/yr	High	12.8x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	45	$44,811/yr	High	10.4x
Educational/Instructional Media Design Compare across schools	44	$40,786/yr	High	9.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$29,654/yr	Moderate	12.1x
Criminology Compare across schools	41	$33,191/yr	High	10.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	41	$20,056/yr	High	15.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	38	$31,812/yr	High	11.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	37	$40,185/yr	High	9.2x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	37	$30,565/yr	High	13.5x
Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools	36	$31,352/yr	High	7.0x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools	36	$27,841/yr	High	8.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	36	$27,416/yr	High	11.1x
History Compare across schools	33	$28,295/yr	High	8.2x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	33	$21,243/yr	High	4.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	32	$36,318/yr	Low	8.3x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	31	$30,247/yr	High	11.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	31	$29,242/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools	31	$26,836/yr	High	5.8x
Animal Health Technologies Compare across schools	30	$33,626/yr	Moderate	8.5x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	29	$24,752/yr	High	10.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	27	$25,651/yr	Very High	9.9x

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