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Mississippi's six Health and Medical Administrative Services programs show a remarkable affordability gap, with costs ranging from $13,164 at University of Mississippi to $22,078 at Belhaven University. The state's healthcare sector, anchored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center and regional health systems, creates steady demand for administrative professionals. Most public options keep students under $16,000 annually, while graduation rates vary dramatically from 32% to 68% across institutions.
6
Programs
$13,164 – $22,078
Net Price Range
$31,907
Avg. Program Earnings
50.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,164 $9,412 68.5% 97.4%
2 $13,778 $8,605 46.9% 98.6%
3 $15,501 $9,815 62.9% 75.2%
4 $17,052 $14,685 40.8% 53.6%
5 $20,191 $9,090 32.2% 88.6%
6 $22,078 $29,195 51.1% 42.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate differences among Mississippi's medical administration programs?

Graduation rates span from 32% at Jackson State University to 68% at University of Mississippi, reflecting varying institutional resources and student support systems. The most affordable option, University of Mississippi at $13,164, also achieves the highest completion rate among public schools.

How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Jackson State graduates earn $25,525 annually despite the program costing $20,191, while Belhaven University graduates earn $38,289 with a net price of $22,078. Both private and public graduates carry similar debt loads around $35,000, making the earnings difference significant for career planning.

Does Mississippi's low cost of living affect program value?

With the nation's lowest living costs, even modest salaries around $25,000-$38,000 provide reasonable purchasing power for medical administrators. Public programs under $16,000 annually become particularly attractive when factoring in Mississippi's affordable housing and general expenses.

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