University of Mississippi

University, MS olemiss.edu 18,995 students

The University of Mississippi's main campus is located in the small town of University, near Oxford, Mississippi. Known as Ole Miss, the school fosters a vibrant student culture, particularly known for its strong Greek life and passionate support for its athletic teams. The university distinguishes itself through its research centers, including the National Center for Physics Acoustics, and its operation of the country's only FDA-approved cannabis facility. The campus also preserves the legacy of William Faulkner through its ownership and management of Rowan Oak, his former home.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$43,405

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

52/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,412

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $26,980/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Mississippi's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 33% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$8,030	$32,120
$30K – $48K	$9,213	$36,852
$48K – $75K	$15,525	$62,100
$75K – $110K	$19,319	$77,276
$110K+	$20,769	$83,076
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,412	$37,648

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 University of Mississippi

40 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 →	85	$69,353/yr	High	20.0x
Accounting Compare across schools →	82	$59,123/yr	Very High	20.8x
Finance Compare across schools →	77	$52,550/yr	Very High	17.4x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$70,038/yr	Very High	21.7x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →	72	$66,082/yr	Very High	16.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	71	$58,112/yr	High	21.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	68	$44,971/yr	High	15.0x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →	64	$63,107/yr	Very High	15.6x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →	64	$50,045/yr	Moderate	15.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →	63	$43,811/yr	Very High	16.0x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →	62	$76,685/yr	High	19.4x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →	62	$74,931/yr	Very High	18.9x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →	60	$54,947/yr	Moderate	14.7x
Dental Services Compare across schools →	60	$51,838/yr	Moderate	14.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	58	$41,247/yr	High	15.2x
Insurance Compare across schools →	57	$55,154/yr	Very High	13.6x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools →	57	$40,259/yr	High	16.8x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	57	$34,282/yr	High	15.3x
Geological Engineering Compare across schools →	55	$59,070/yr	High	14.7x
Business Compare across schools →	54	$39,464/yr	High	9.5x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →	52	$31,875/yr	Moderate	12.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	51	$39,985/yr	High	9.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →	51	$33,373/yr	Very High	14.6x
Real Estate Compare across schools →	50	$49,283/yr	High	12.1x
Parks Compare across schools →	49	$35,318/yr	Moderate	8.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	46	$37,838/yr	High	9.2x
Journalism Compare across schools →	45	$35,389/yr	Very High	15.4x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	42	$35,132/yr	High	8.3x
Biology Compare across schools →	42	$21,325/yr	High	16.4x
Music Compare across schools →	41	$38,029/yr	High	9.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →	40	$30,336/yr	High	12.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →	38	$22,239/yr	Moderate	12.7x
Legal Studies Compare across schools →	37	$38,387/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →	35	$37,174/yr	Low	11.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →	33	$31,190/yr	Moderate	10.1x
Communication Disorders Compare across schools →	33	$24,300/yr	High	13.6x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	27	$18,337/yr	Moderate	9.4x
English Compare across schools →	24	$24,389/yr	Very High	8.9x
Biochemistry Compare across schools →	23	$24,972/yr	High	5.6x
Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools →	19	$22,275/yr	High	4.9x