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$35,149 Average Earnings
$18,974 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

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Top Business Schools in Mississippi

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#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
$46,932 Average Earnings
$21,726 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the best school for business students in Mississippi.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,726 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $482. During the early years of their career, Ole Miss graduates make an average of $46,932 annually.

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#2

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
$28,772 Average Earnings
$13,655 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Holmes Community College. It ranked #2 on our list.

Degree recipients from Holmes Community College accumulate an average of $13,655 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Holmes Community College graduates make an average of $28,772 annually.

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#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
$41,190 Average Earnings
$23,781 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi State University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $23,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $218 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Mississippi State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,190 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
$40,349 Average Earnings
$24,469 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #4 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,469 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $178.After graduating from MC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,349 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Millsaps College

Jackson, Mississippi
$49,933 Average Earnings

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Millsaps College is a great place for business students.

After graduating from Millsaps, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,933 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
$33,370 Average Earnings
$12,702 Avg Student Debt

Itawamba Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $12,702 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from ICC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,370 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
$28,298 Average Earnings
$10,146 Avg Student Debt

Copiah-Lincoln Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $10,146 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Copiah-Lincoln Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,298 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
$35,723 Average Earnings
$27,686 Avg Student Debt

Belhaven University ranked #8 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $27,686 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $187. Once they receive their degree, Belhaven graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,723 during the early year of their career.

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#9

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
$39,480 Average Earnings
$27,956 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $27,956 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $178. During the early years of their career, Southern Miss graduates make an average of $39,480 annually.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Report

#10

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
$40,414 Average Earnings
$23,494 Avg Student Debt

Delta State University ranked #10 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,494 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $96, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Delta State University graduates make an average of $40,414 annually.

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#11

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
$28,219 Average Earnings
$11,927 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $11,927 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NWCC graduates make an average of $28,219 annually.

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#12

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
$27,307 Average Earnings
$13,702 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list.

On average, students take out $13,702 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,307 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
$35,420 Average Earnings
$34,363 Avg Student Debt

Jackson State University ranked #13 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $34,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $147, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Jackson State graduates make an average of $35,420 annually.

Full Jackson State University Report

#14

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
$33,359 Average Earnings
$32,072 Avg Student Debt

Alcorn State University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,072 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $113, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Alcorn State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,359 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
$31,701 Average Earnings
$18,675 Avg Student Debt

Hinds Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $18,675 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Hinds Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,701 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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