Cheapest Economics Colleges in Mississippi

Economics programs in Mississippi show a dramatic cost divide between public and private options. The University of Mississippi leads affordability at $13,164 net price while Millsaps College reaches $25,291, creating a $12,000 gap. Given Mississippi's role as home to major employers like Nissan and Ingalls Shipbuilding, economics graduates find opportunities in manufacturing analysis and industrial planning across the state's growing automotive and shipbuilding sectors.

Programs

$13,164 – $25,291

Net Price Range

54.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Economics 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	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
3	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
4	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663	$11,398	32.3%	49.3%
5	Millsaps College Jackson, Mississippi	$25,291	$43,815	55.5%	67.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge acceptance rate differences among Mississippi economics programs?

Public universities maintain open access policies with acceptance rates above 75%, while private colleges are more selective. Tougaloo College accepts just 49% of applicants compared to Southern Mississippi's 99% rate.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Mississippi?

Higher-priced programs don't guarantee better outcomes here. Ole Miss combines the lowest net price at $13,164 with the highest graduation rate at 68.5%, while expensive Millsaps achieves only 55.5%.

Does the Eminent Scholars Grant cover economics majors?

Yes, this full-tuition award applies to all majors including economics for students with strong academic records. The grant significantly reduces costs at public universities that already offer the state's most affordable programs.

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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.