# Mississippi University for Women: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Columbus, MS. IPEDS 176035, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-university-for-women/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,310
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,035 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,875 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in MS: 12 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (13 colleges, $52,789): -$10,754
- Versus the U.S. median: -$22,763

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,035 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 | $10,676 | $47,188 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,434 | $46,118 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,037 | $57,624 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,060 | $75,405 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,285 | $85,240 | 7.4 years |

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

## Business Administration at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millsaps College | $76,477 | $27,000 | $26,034 | 57% |
| University of Mississippi | $67,414 | $21,900 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Belhaven University | $62,042 | $37,624 | $15,676 | 49% |
| Mississippi State University | $55,993 | $24,700 | $17,595 | 67% |
| Delta State University | $55,424 | $19,183 | $13,540 | 48% |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $53,691 | not reported | $9,686 | 27% |
| Mississippi College | $52,789 | $27,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $52,089 | $24,508 | $21,708 | 49% |
| William Carey University | $51,866 | $24,249 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Jackson State University | $50,246 | $35,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | $49,805 | $19,875 | $24,016 | 55% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $42,035 | $24,875 | $12,411 | 47% |
| Alcorn State University | $39,841 | $27,954 | $13,265 | 57% |

## 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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