Best Value Psychology Colleges in Mississippi

Psychology graduates from Mississippi universities face significant earnings variation, with Millsaps College alumni earning $29,685 annually compared to $17,242 at Belhaven University. Public institutions offer remarkable affordability, with University of Mississippi's net cost of $13,164 representing the state's best value proposition. The earnings gap reflects Mississippi's healthcare sector growth, where behavioral health specialists increasingly support the state's major medical systems like University of Mississippi Medical Center. Three schools maintain graduation rates above 60%, while acceptance rates span from Mississippi College's selective 39.99% to University of Mississippi for Women's nearly universal 99.11% admission rate.

Programs

$13,164 – $25,291

Net Price Range

$21,168

Avg. Program Earnings

49.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Psychology, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$22,094	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
2	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$22,854	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
3	University of Mississippi University, Mississippi	$13,164	$19,319	$9,412	68.5%	97.4%
4	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$18,315	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
5	William Carey University Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$17,052	$20,726	$14,685	40.8%	53.6%
6	Millsaps College Jackson, Mississippi	$25,291	$29,685	$43,815	55.5%	67.8%
7	Mississippi College Clinton, Mississippi	$20,911	$22,192	$21,698	62.8%	40.0%
8	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$20,191	$18,087	$9,090	32.2%	88.6%
9	Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	$22,078	$17,242	$29,195	51.1%	42.6%
10	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040		$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
11	Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, Mississippi	$18,062		$19,280	51.2%	95.7%
12	Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi	$13,778		$8,605	46.9%	98.6%
13	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663		$11,398	32.3%	49.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $12,443 earnings difference between the highest and lowest psychology programs?

Millsaps College graduates earn $29,685 annually, while Belhaven University graduates average $17,242. This gap reflects institutional resources, alumni networks, and career placement services rather than program quality alone.

How do public universities compare to private options for psychology students?

Public universities offer substantially lower costs, with University of Mississippi's $13,164 net price beating most private alternatives. Mississippi State University combines reasonable $15,501 costs with strong 62.90% graduation rates and $22,854 average earnings.

Is student debt manageable for psychology graduates in Mississippi?

Debt levels vary significantly, from Delta State's $18,250 to Jackson State's $28,350. Given the state's low living costs, graduates earning $20,000+ can manage these debt loads more easily than in higher-cost regions.

Where do graduation rates indicate the strongest student support systems?

University of Mississippi leads with 68.50% graduation rates, followed by Mississippi State at 62.90%. These rates significantly exceed the state average, suggesting better academic support and retention programs for psychology students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.