Mississippi Teaching Colleges

#1

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There are 5,472 students at William Carey University in total, 3,233 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,945 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at William Carey University is 4.4 years.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,515 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from William Carey University is $37,639.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi State University is 22,986, of which 18,803 students are undergraduates and of those, 17,089 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mississippi State is 4.5 years.

47% of Mississippi State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,253 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi State is $43,487.

#3

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

The total student population at University of Mississippi is 21,014, of which 16,179 students are undergraduates and of those, 14,839 are full-time. Ole Miss has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 36% of students at Ole Miss take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,144 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,336 during the early-career years.

#4

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

There are 4,668 undergraduates at Jackson State, of which 4,171 are full-time, and there are 6,921 students altogether. For undergraduates at Jackson State, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 84% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,451 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,530 during the early-career years.

#5

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi

The total student population at Delta State University is 2,999, of which 2,331 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,667 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 56% of students at Delta State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,708 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Delta State University is $36,265.

#6

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi

The total student population at Belhaven University is 4,999, of which 2,025 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,177 are full-time. It takes the average Belhaven undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,902 a year.

Students who graduate from Belhaven with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,987 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi College is 4,667, of which 2,757 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,291 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MC is 4.2 years.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,946 a year.

Students who graduate from MC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,011 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

The total student population at University of Southern Mississippi is 14,606, of which 11,451 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,644 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southern Miss is 4.5 years.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,250 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Miss is $37,710.

#9

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi

There are 5,126 full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and 8,677 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,867 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $28,421.

#10

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi

There are 1,925 full-time undergraduates at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and 2,907 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 10% of students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,572 a year.

Students who graduate from Copiah-Lincoln Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,001 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi

There are 4,696 students at ICC in total, 3,127 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 10% of students at ICC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,325 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,851 during the early-career years.

#12

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

There are 2,729 undergraduates at Alcorn State, of which 2,345 are full-time, and there are 3,230 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

73% of Alcorn State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,039 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,752 during the early-career years.

#12

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi

There are 5,409 students at Holmes Community College in total, 3,304 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Holmes Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,321 a year.

Students who graduate from Holmes Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,661 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi Valley State University is 2,032, of which 1,694 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,231 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mississippi Valley State University is 4.5 years.

62% of Mississippi Valley State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,105 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,817 during the early-career years.

#15

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, Mississippi

The total student population at Blue Mountain College is 952, of which 925 students are undergraduates and of those, 596 are full-time. For undergraduates at Blue Mountain College, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

50% of Blue Mountain College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,950 a year.

Students who graduate from Blue Mountain College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,401 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi University for Women is 2,704, of which 2,418 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,835 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MUW is 4.5 years.

52% of MUW students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,219 a year.

Students who graduate from MUW with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,458 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

There are 2,299 full-time undergraduates at EMCC, and 3,392 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,002 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from EMCC is $28,549.

#18

Rust College

Holly Springs, Mississippi

There are 58 full-time undergraduates at Rust College, and 623 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 34% of students at Rust College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,841 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rust College is $25,641.

#19

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi

There are 1,612 students at Coahoma Community College in total, 1,250 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,521 during the early-career years.

#20

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi Delta Community College is 2,096, which includes 1,448 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Delta Community College is $24,324.

#20

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, Mississippi

The total student population at Tougaloo College is 775, of which 762 students are undergraduates and of those, 655 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 57% of students at Tougaloo take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,909 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tougaloo is $25,777.

#22

Millsaps College

Jackson, Mississippi

The total student population at Millsaps College is 712, of which 669 students are undergraduates and of those, 660 are full-time. It takes the average Millsaps undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 77% of students at Millsaps take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,511 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,137 during the early-career years.

#23

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi

The total student population at Pearl River Community College is 5,065, which includes 3,799 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at Pearl River Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,204 a year.

Students who graduate from Pearl River Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,592 during the early years of their career after graduation.