Compare 6 Communication, General. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $34,774.
With top graduates earning $42,094, Communication, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $7K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Mississippi's 6 ranked programs.
Mississippi State University's Communication, General. program leads with graduates earning $42,094, well above the $34,774 state average. Mississippi College follows at $39,219, while University of Southern Mississippi reaches $38,252. These outcomes demonstrate that program-specific factors drive earnings more than overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $42,094
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
15.6% payment burden | Manageable
34.1% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $42,094 | 146 | $22,142 | Manageable | $25,567 | High | |
| #2 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $39,219 | 26 | $22,500 | Challenging | $16,510 | High |
| #3 | $38,252 | 22 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,301 | High | |
| #4 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $32,288 | 32 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #5 | $29,702 | 7 | $15,000 | High | $10,000 | High | |
| #6 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $27,087 | 22 | $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 →
