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Mississippi Graduate Schools

#38 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
16 Colleges
7,594 Yearly Graduations
$44,517 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Mississippi is ranked #38 in the nation with 7,594 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Graduate students from Mississippi can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $11,129 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $13,287. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
1,692 Yearly Degrees
$9,048 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ole Miss handed out 1,692 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Mississippi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,938 $25,782
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $497 $1,432

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
1,109 Yearly Degrees
$9,220 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Mississippi State ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 1,109 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mississippi State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,110 $24,790
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $506 $1,378

#3

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,098 Yearly Degrees
$10,980 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Belhaven University was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,098 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Belhaven University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,530 $10,530
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $585 $585

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
890 Yearly Degrees
$9,204 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Southern Miss handed out 890 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Southern Mississippi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,094 $11,094
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $506 $618

#5

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
764 Yearly Degrees
$12,235 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

William Carey University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 764 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for William Carey University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,875 $11,875
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $360 $360
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $475 $475

#6

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
725 Yearly Degrees
$12,796 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mississippi College was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 725 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mississippi College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,060 $12,060
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $736 $736
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $670 $670

#7

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
572 Yearly Degrees
$8,445 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Jackson State University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 572 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Jackson State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,270 $8,270
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $175 $1,175
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $460 $960

#8

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
346 Yearly Degrees
$8,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Delta State University handed out 346 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Delta State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,190 $8,190
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $170 $170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $455 $455

#9

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
106 Yearly Degrees
$7,756 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mississippi University for Women was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 106 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mississippi University for Women

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,656 $7,656
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $431 $431

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
106 Yearly Degrees
$8,395 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Alcorn State handed out 106 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Alcorn State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,785 $7,785
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $610 $610
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $433 $433

#11

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$7,902 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Mississippi Valley State University handed out 92 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Mississippi Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,882 $7,882
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $20 $20
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $433 $433

#12

Millsaps College

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
39 Yearly Degrees
$24,048 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Millsaps College was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 39 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Millsaps College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,568 $23,568
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $480 $480
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $982 $982

#13

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
25 Yearly Degrees
$17,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wesley Biblical Seminary was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 25 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wesley Biblical Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,500 $16,500
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $545 $545

#14

Strayer University - Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
15 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Strayer University - Mississippi handed out 15 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Mississippi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#15

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
14 Yearly Degrees
$11,535 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Blue Mountain College ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 14 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Blue Mountain College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,535 $11,535
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $545 $545

#16

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1 Yearly Degrees
$10,611 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Tougaloo ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 1 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tougaloo College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,134 $10,134
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $477 $477
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $563 $563

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