# Delta State University: Business (bachelor's)

Cleveland, MS. IPEDS 175616, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/delta-state-university/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,953
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,058 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$20,234

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,058 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,223 | $53,903 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,615 | $46,812 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $10,625 | $46,856 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,170 | $75,720 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $16,950 | $74,750 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | $45,058 | $15,000 | $13,540 | 48% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $69,390 MS, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $106,680 MS, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $78,870 MS, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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