# University of Mississippi: Finance (bachelor's)

University, MS. IPEDS 176017, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-mississippi/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,550
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,488 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,487 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (4 colleges, $63,163): +$17,325
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,496

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,488 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 | $8,945 | $37,837 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,217 | $38,988 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,794 | $62,579 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,573 | $78,564 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,313 | $90,154 | 1.8 years |

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

## Finance at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $80,488 | $24,487 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Mississippi State University | $70,367 | $22,500 | $17,595 | 67% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $55,959 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |
| Jackson State University | $37,959 | $26,000 | $23,836 | 51% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $79,580 MS, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $111,390 MS, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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