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#38 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
16 Colleges
$44,265 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

Mississippi ranked #38 in the nation for graduate degrees with 7,594 students receiving a diploma in 2021. The average in-state tuition for the state is $11,066, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $13,271. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

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

#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,208 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Ole Miss handed out 1,692 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 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 University of Mississippi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,072 $26,294
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $136 $136
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $504 $1,461

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,548 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mississippi State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,109 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 State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,398 $25,444
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $514 $1,405

#3

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,214 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 $10,710 $10,710
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $504 $504
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $595 $595

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,450 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southern Miss handed out 890 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 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 University of Southern Mississippi

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,340 $11,340
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $110 $110
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $513 $625

#5

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,672 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, William Carey University ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 764 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. 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 $12,312 $12,312
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $360 $360
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $480 $480

#6

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,266 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, MC handed out 725 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 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 College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,510 $12,510
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $756 $756
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $695 $695

#7

Jackson State University

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

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Jackson State ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 572 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. 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
$8,605 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 $8,435 $8,435
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $170 $170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $469 $469

#9

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$7,866 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

MUW handed out 106 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 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 Mississippi University for Women

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,766 $7,766
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $437 $437

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,854 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 table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $8,174 $8,174
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $680 $680
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $454 $454

#11

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,066 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Mississippi Valley State University handed out 92 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Mississippi Valley State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,046 $8,046
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $20 $20
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $447 $447

#12

Millsaps College

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$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. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

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

Ridgeland, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wesley Biblical Seminary ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 25 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wesley Biblical Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,000 $12,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $600 $600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#14

Strayer University - Mississippi

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

Strayer University - Mississippi handed out 15 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 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 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 $533 $533

#15

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,466 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Blue Mountain College handed out 14 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, 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 $12,386 $12,386
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $80 $80
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $583 $583

#16

Tougaloo College

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

In 2021, Tougaloo handed out 1 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 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 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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