Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.5%
- Retention Rate
- 87.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $50,994
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,309 | $100,500 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $112,488 | $175,333 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $88,614 | $40,999 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,015 | $93,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $67,324 | $61,500 |
| Engineering Science. | Master | $64,990 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,417 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,447 | $20,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $12,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,397 | $14,581 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $56,234 | $40,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $53,775 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $52,151 | $172,523 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor | $51,482 | $21,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $50,994 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt loads of $20,000. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 40%, well below concerning levels. Monthly loan payments of $212 represent about 5% of median income, leaving room for other expenses. The 95.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement across industries where Ole Miss has built connections. Many graduates enter journalism, business, and government roles throughout the South, leveraging the university's regional network. Alumni like John Grisham and Eli Manning demonstrate the school's reach into media and professional sports. With reasonable costs and solid earning potential, this represents a strong return on investment.