Teaching Programs in Mississippi
Teaching programs pair subject coursework with student teaching and state licensure for a specific level, such as elementary or secondary. Earnings are set largely by district pay scales, which makes the state you teach in a first-order decision.
Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.
Ranked Teaching Programs in Mississippi
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | Teaching | $41,003 n=248 | $24,250 n=261 |
| Mississippi State University | Teaching | $40,856 n=270 | $20,500 n=324 |
| University of Mississippi | Teaching | $40,310 n=174 | $15,000 n=127 |
| William Carey University | Teaching | $40,001 n=144 | $27,750 n=125 |
Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs
These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.
| College | Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Belhaven University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | Teaching | $39,229 Small program - rough guide n=54 | Not published |
| Delta State University | Teaching | $39,794 Small program - rough guide n=64 | $24,750 Small program - rough guide n=44 |
| Jackson State University | Teaching | $43,563 Small program - rough guide n=54 | $31,000 Small program - rough guide n=41 |
| Mississippi University for Women | Teaching | $39,354 Small program - rough guide n=53 | Not published |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Mississippi Christian University | Teaching | $41,798 Small program - rough guide n=49 | Not published |
| Rust College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |
| Tougaloo College | Teaching | $44,159 National median for this major n=58,872 | Not published |