Compare 9 Sports Studies. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $34,269.
The highest-earning Sports Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $27K earnings gap across 9 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Mississippi's Sports Studies program leads with graduates earning $46,085, followed by Mississippi State at $44,410. The state average sits at $34,269, demonstrating that program selection within Mississippi creates meaningful income differences—outcomes that track program quality rather than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Mississippi graduates borrow $20,000 and face just an 11.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43, graduates can manage payments comfortably while building their careers.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,085 | 152 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | High | |
| #2 | $44,410 | 244 | $22,142 | Manageable | $25,567 | High | |
| #3 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $40,968 | 62 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,510 | High |
| #4 | $39,166 | 127 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,301 | High | |
| #5 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $37,744 | 40 | $26,333 | Challenging | $12,000 | High |
| #6 | Tougaloo CollegePrivate | $28,178 | 5 | $30,046 | High | $14,175 | High |
| #7 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | $28,094 | 40 | $20,832 | High | $12,613 | High |
| #8 | $25,003 | 21 | $28,413 | High | $9,500 | High | |
| #9 | $18,771 | 26 | $15,000 | High | $10,000 | 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 →
