Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.9%
- Retention Rate
- 82.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,513
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,142
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $235/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $88,527 | $30,950 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $76,271 | $169,759 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,405 | $25,037 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,307 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,852 | $21,636 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,710 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $19,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $17,500 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $62,012 | $30,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $59,640 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,334 | $14,957 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $56,776 | $20,938 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $24,250 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $31,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor | $52,107 |
Outcomes Overview
Mississippi State graduates earn a median salary of $51,513 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt loads of $22,142. Monthly loan payments of $235 consume about 5.5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 reflects solid financial positioning compared to national averages. Engineering and agriculture graduates often land jobs with major corporations like Chevron and Caterpillar, while business alumni frequently enter banking and consulting. The school's strong alumni network in the South opens doors, particularly in Mississippi's growing aerospace and manufacturing sectors. With a 95.2% employment rate and reasonable debt burdens relative to earnings, Mississippi State delivers a strong return on investment for most graduates.