Mississippi · Data Science

Best Data Science institutions in Mississippi, ranked by earnings

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.70
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
14
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Data Scientists
$77,830
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Data Science in Mississippi

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Public
1467%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
270
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$77,830
median $69,430
Best-paying metro
$91,450
Jackson, MS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Science programs in Mississippi.

How much do Data Scientists earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Mississippi is $77,830 (median $69,430), across about 270 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Data Science program?+

The Data Science program is an interdisciplinary field that combines statistics, scientific computing, and coding to extract knowledge from various types of data. This program is designed for students interested in analyzing and…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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