# Mississippi State University: Psychology (bachelor's)

Mississippi State, MS. IPEDS 176080, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-state-university/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,416
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,986 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,480 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in MS: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (9 colleges, $38,325): +$3,661
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,982

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,986 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 | $14,332 | $62,774 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,372 | $62,949 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,671 | $81,779 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,704 | $90,684 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,987 | $100,683 | 8.8 years |

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

## Psychology at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $49,974 | $24,600 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Jackson State University | $44,881 | $31,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Mississippi State University | $41,986 | $25,480 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Mississippi College | $39,933 | $26,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| William Carey University | $38,325 | $32,693 | $14,258 | 60% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $37,925 | $22,685 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Delta State University | $37,868 | $19,625 | $13,540 | 48% |
| Alcorn State University | $35,015 | $27,563 | $13,265 | 57% |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $33,003 | $25,250 | $24,016 | 55% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported metro, not reported MS, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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