University of Mississippi: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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21,473
students enrolled
5,804
degrees and certificates a year
72%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,314
average net price a year
Tuition $9,252 in state, $26,820 out of state
$45,336
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$50,994
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 25% | 1,455 |
| Business & management | 23% | 1,353 |
| Education | 9% | 492 |
| Communication & journalism | 7% | 396 |
| Biological sciences | 5% | 283 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 1 | 45 |
The job market around University of Mississippi
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lafayette County, where the college is.
13
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
2.6%
unemployment in Lafayette County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$64,334
median household income
Lafayette County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (6 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Granite Construction Company (3), Chipotle Mexican Grill (2), Northgate Resorts (2), Autozone (1), Greystar (1), Guaranty Bank and Trust Company (1), mTrade (1), Regions Financial (1).
What they hire for: Operations (6), Engineering (2), Human Resources (1), Investment (1), Marketing (1), Programs (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Area.
- Oxford WIN Job CenterOxford · 662-236-7201 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State · 18,397 students
- University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg · 10,075 students
- Jackson State UniversityJackson · 4,600 students
- Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State · 2,363 students
- Delta State UniversityCleveland · 1,620 students
- Mississippi University for WomenColumbus · 1,605 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Mississippi?
- University of Mississippi enrolls about 21,473 students and is a public 4-year institution in University, Mississippi. It awards about 5,804 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Mississippi?
- 72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Mississippi graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,336 six years after entry and $50,994 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Mississippi offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Mississippi awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Mississippi?
- 13 open professional jobs are listed in Lafayette County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Granite Construction Company 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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