Delta State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,620
students enrolled
725
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,540
average net price a year
Tuition $8,435
$36,265
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$41,991
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 36% | 260 |
| Business & management | 17% | 121 |
| Health professions | 12% | 85 |
| Transportation | 5% | 39 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 4% | 29 |
AI and data programs
Delta State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Delta State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Bolivar County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Bolivar County
2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier
$37,315
median household income
Bolivar County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to academic (1 open), operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Black & Veatch (1), Welch Allyn (1).
What they hire for: Academic (1), Operations (1). Academic jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Delta Workforce Development Area.
- Cleveland WIN Job CenterCleveland · 662-843-2704 · Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 4:00 p.m. Wed.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Delta State University?
- Delta State University enrolls about 1,620 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cleveland, Mississippi. It awards about 725 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Delta State University?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Delta State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,265 six years after entry and $41,991 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Delta State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Delta State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Delta State University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Bolivar County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Black & Veatch has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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