Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS msstate.edu 18,092 students

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

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Earnings

$44,133

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

51/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,815

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Mississippi State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 39% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

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 Mississippi State University

47 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
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	82	$58,755/yr	Very High	20.2x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	76	$80,896/yr	Very High	24.2x
Finance 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 Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 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 Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	70	$41,717/yr	Very High	17.3x
Industrial Production Technology Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	64	$57,923/yr	Moderate	17.3x
Agricultural Business 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 Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	60	$45,971/yr	Very High	16.7x
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools →	59	$45,483/yr	High	18.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	59	$41,658/yr	High	11.5x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	59	$37,975/yr	High	12.8x
Engineering Studies 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 Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	48	$29,442/yr	Very High	14.4x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	47	$37,945/yr	High	9.2x
Geosciences 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
Instructional Design Educational/Instructional Media Design Compare across schools →	44	$40,786/yr	High	9.4x
Health & Physical Education 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 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 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 Psychology Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools →	36	$27,841/yr	High	8.2x
Psychology 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	33	$21,243/yr	High	4.4x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 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
Veterinary Technology Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	30	$33,626/yr	Moderate	8.5x
Visual & Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →	29	$24,752/yr	High	10.8x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	27	$25,651/yr	Very High	9.9x