Compare 12 Psychology, General. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $29,454.
The highest-earning Psychology, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $27K earnings gap across 12 programs in Mississippi, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
At the top, University of Mississippi produces Psychology graduates earning $44,740—significantly above the state average of $29,454. Mississippi State follows at $37,133, while Mississippi College reaches $35,654. These outcomes demonstrate that program quality varies independently of overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $44,740 | 186 | $20,000 | Manageable | $29,387 | High | |
| #2 | $37,133 | 155 | $22,142 | Challenging | $25,567 | High | |
| #3 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $35,654 | 41 | $22,500 | Challenging | $16,510 | High |
| #4 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $34,357 | 37 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High |
| #5 | $32,661 | 120 | $22,500 | High | $14,301 | High | |
| #6 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $32,600 | 27 | $27,000 | High | $13,000 | High |
| #7 | Millsaps CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 23 | $27,000 | High | $47,050 | High |
| #8 | $26,257 | 21 | $18,534 | High | $14,058 | High | |
| #9 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | $26,038 | 46 | $20,832 | High | $12,613 | High |
| #10 | Delta State UniversityPublic | $18,767 | 15 | $20,390 | High | $10,568 | High |
| #11 | $18,315 | 36 | $15,000 | High | $10,000 | High | |
| #12 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $17,242 | 11 | $26,333 | High | $12,000 | 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 →
