Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 24.01

$36,318Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,446Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,592Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mississippi State University earn a median of $36,318 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $21,592, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Mississippi schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Jackson State University
Jackson
$41,812$27,585
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$37,800$25,000
University of Mississippi
University
$37,174$21,500
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
$31,811$19,700
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$26,269$29,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $36,318 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,592.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.