Delta State University's published cost of attendance is $22,445. Net price by income band reflects the university's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $12,223, middle-income families pay around $10,625, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,950.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,445 |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,605 |
| Room and Board | $8,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,905 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,540 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,223 |
| $30–48k | $10,615 |
| $48–75k | $10,625 |
| $75–110k | $17,170 |
| $110k+ | $16,950 |
Delta State University's published cost of attendance is $22,445. Net price by income band reflects the university's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $12,223, middle-income families pay around $10,625, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,950. Azimuth ranks Delta State University #211 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Delta State participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects how institutional aid reshapes the sticker price across income levels — a pattern that shapes the real affordability picture for families comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,390, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,568; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,248, median federal debt of $20,390 projects to a monthly payment of about $230 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Delta State University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,248, placing Delta State University in the 8.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $52,536 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $2,009 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Delta State University in the 49.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to MS's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $29,193 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. Azimuth ranks Delta State University #1176 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Delta State's concentration in education and applied professional fields. Subject-Specific Teacher Education is the largest program with 78 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,300, performing at 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 46 students earning $76,031, and the The Teacher Education program graduates 42 students earning $41,177. Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the top five, with 41 and 25 graduates respectively. The Education focus — representing the institution's primary degree concentration — aligns with regional labor-market demand in Mississippi and the broader South, where education, healthcare, and public-service careers anchor stable employment pathways.
