Cheapest Human Development Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi's six Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services programs show a $7,000 cost spread between the most affordable option at Mississippi University for Women ($13,198) and Jackson State University ($20,191). The state's severe teacher shortage creates strong job placement opportunities for family studies graduates entering education roles. With Mississippi's rock-bottom cost of living, even the modest $23,340-$26,611 earnings range provides better purchasing power than similar salaries elsewhere.

Programs

$13,198 – $20,191

Net Price Range

$24,976

Avg. Program Earnings

43.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
2	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040	$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
3	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
4	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$15,501	$9,815	62.9%	75.2%
5	Tougaloo College Tougaloo, Mississippi	$15,663	$11,398	32.3%	49.3%
6	Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi	$20,191	$9,090	32.2%	88.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge acceptance rate difference between Alcorn State and other Mississippi programs?

Alcorn State University accepts just 29.93% of applicants while most other programs accept over 88%. This selectivity may explain why Alcorn graduates earn competitive salaries despite the program's low $14,040 net cost.

How do graduation rates compare across Mississippi's cheapest family studies programs?

Mississippi State University leads with a 62.90% graduation rate, while several cheaper options struggle with completion. Mississippi University for Women graduates only 37.80% of students despite its lowest $13,198 cost.

Does choosing a private program over public make financial sense in Mississippi?

Tougaloo College costs $15,663 compared to $13,198-$15,501 at public options, making it competitively priced. However, its 32.30% graduation rate trails behind most public alternatives by significant margins.

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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.