Mississippi Colleges

#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

The total student population at University of Mississippi is 21,014, of which 16,179 students are undergraduates and of those, 14,839 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Ole Miss. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,144 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,336 during the early-career years.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

There are 18,803 undergraduates at Mississippi State, of which 17,089 are full-time, and there are 22,986 students altogether. It takes the average Mississippi State undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

47% of Mississippi State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,253 a year.

Students who graduate from Mississippi State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,487 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The total student population at University of Southern Mississippi is 14,606, of which 11,451 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,644 are full-time. It takes the average Southern Miss undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 53% of students at Southern Miss take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,250 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,710 during the early-career years.

#4

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi

There are 5,126 full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and 8,677 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,867 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $28,421.

#5

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi

There are 5,704 full-time undergraduates at Hinds Community College, and 11,181 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 36% of students at Hinds Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,094 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,579 during the early-career years.

#6

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi

The total student population at Belhaven University is 4,999, of which 2,025 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,177 are full-time. For undergraduates at Belhaven, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 39% of students at Belhaven take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,902 a year.

Students who graduate from Belhaven with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,987 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

The total student population at Jackson State University is 6,921, of which 4,668 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,171 are full-time. It takes the average Jackson State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

84% of Jackson State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,451 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,530 during the early-career years.

#8

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi

There are 4,667 students at MC in total, 2,757 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,291 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MC is 4.2 years.

Roughly 39% of students at MC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,946 a year.

Students who graduate from MC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,011 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There are 5,472 students at William Carey University in total, 3,233 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,945 are full-time. It takes the average William Carey University undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,515 a year.

Students who graduate from William Carey University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,639 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi

There are 5,409 students at Holmes Community College in total, 3,304 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,321 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Holmes Community College is $28,661.

#11

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi

There are 3,127 full-time undergraduates at ICC, and 4,696 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 10% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,325 a year.

Students who graduate from ICC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,851 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi

There are 5,065 students at Pearl River Community College in total, 3,799 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,204 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,592 during the early-career years.

#13

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi

The total student population at Northwest Mississippi Community College is 7,092, which includes 4,191 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,924 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,370 during the early-career years.

#14

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi University for Women is 2,704, of which 2,418 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,835 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,219 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MUW is $47,458.

#15

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi

There are 2,999 students at Delta State University in total, 2,331 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,667 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Delta State University is 4.6 years.

56% of Delta State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,708 a year.

Students who graduate from Delta State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,265 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi

There are 3,071 full-time undergraduates at Jones County Junior College, and 4,535 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

7% of Jones County Junior College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,201 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,640 during the early-career years.

#17

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

There are 3,392 students at EMCC in total, 2,299 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,002 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,549 during the early-career years.

#18

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

The total student population at Alcorn State University is 3,230, of which 2,729 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,345 are full-time. It takes the average Alcorn State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,039 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Alcorn State is $27,752.

#19

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi

There are 3,243 students at Northeast Mississippi Community College in total, 2,488 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at Northeast Mississippi Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,283 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeast Mississippi Community College is $31,687.

#20

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi

The total student population at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is 2,907, which includes 1,925 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 10% of students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,572 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,001 during the early-career years.

#21

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi

The total student population at Meridian Community College is 3,003, which includes 1,864 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,674 a year.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,752 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, Mississippi

There are 1,888 students at SMCC in total, 1,508 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Students who graduate from SMCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,092 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi

The total student population at East Central Community College is 2,388, which includes 1,643 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at East Central Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,436 a year.

Students who graduate from East Central Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,873 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi Valley State University is 2,032, of which 1,694 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,231 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mississippi Valley State University is 4.5 years.

Roughly 62% of students at Mississippi Valley State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,105 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,817 during the early-career years.

#25

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi

There are 2,096 students at Mississippi Delta Community College in total, 1,448 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Students who graduate from Mississippi Delta Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,324 during the early years of their career after graduation.