Business at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,464/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
12.6x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $473K | $474K | $449K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.6x | 11.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.4x | 4.4x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,648
Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,618
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 18,995 students in University, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mississippi →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Mississippi's Business program score?
A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Mississippi trails the majority of Business programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Business earnings lower at University of Mississippi?
Lower starting pay at University of Mississippi may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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