Compare 9 Auditing. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $50,464.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auditing tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $27,472 to $68,272—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Millsaps College's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $68,272, despite its small cohort of 13 students. The University of Mississippi follows at $65,428 with a much larger program of 346 graduates, while the statewide average sits at $50,464—proof that program outcomes vary independently of institutional size or prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Mississippi graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 6.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, Mississippi College achieves the best family affordability with a 16.7% combined burden, showing that the optimal choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Millsaps CollegePrivate | $68,272 | 13 | $27,000 | Good | $47,050 | Challenging |
| #2 | $65,428 | 346 | $20,000 | Excellent | $29,387 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $63,287 | 143 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $56,636 | 25 | $22,500 | Good | $16,510 | Manageable |
| #5 | $49,061 | 78 | $22,500 | Good | $14,301 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $43,016 | 15 | $26,333 | Manageable | $12,000 | High |
| #7 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $41,113 | 40 | $30,470 | Challenging | $15,000 | High |
| #8 | $39,888 | 9 | $15,000 | Good | $10,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $27,472 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $13,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
