Cheapest Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi's five Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs cluster tightly around $13,000-$14,000 in net costs, with Jackson State as the sole outlier at $20,191. The University of Mississippi leads with a 68.5% graduation rate while maintaining the lowest net price at $13,164. Healthcare systems like UMMC actively recruit speech-language pathologists, creating steady demand for graduates in a state where teacher shortages extend to specialized therapy roles in schools.

Programs

$13,164 – $20,191

Net Price Range

$20,302

Avg. Program Earnings

47.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Mississippi University, Mississippi	$13,164	$9,412	68.5%	97.4%
2	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
3	Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi	$13,778	$8,605	46.9%	98.6%
4	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
5	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$20,191	$9,090	32.2%	88.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide gap in graduation rates between Mississippi programs?

The University of Mississippi achieves a 68.5% graduation rate compared to Jackson State's 32.2%, despite similar acceptance rates above 88%. Program structure and student support services likely contribute to this 36-percentage-point difference in completion rates.

How do earnings compare to debt loads for Mississippi graduates?

Southern Mississippi graduates earn $21,312 annually with $18,267 in debt, creating the best earnings-to-debt ratio. University of Mississippi graduates face higher debt at $25,884 but earn $20,140, while Mississippi University for Women shows the lowest earnings at $19,455.

Does in-state tuition vary significantly across these programs?

In-state tuition ranges from $8,092 at Mississippi University for Women to $9,618 at Southern Mississippi. Jackson State offers competitive in-state tuition at $9,090 despite having the highest net cost due to limited financial aid availability.

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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.