Mississippi · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Mississippi, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
20
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,093
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$24,426
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
10
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,096
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$95,140
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Mississippi
University Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,33619372%$24,600
2University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,13020149%$22,685
3Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,41627767%$25,480
4Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$26,2571255%$18,117$25,250
5Jackson State University
Jackson Public · Bachelor's degree
$24,7574151%$31,000
6Mississippi University for Women
Columbus Public · Bachelor's degree
$24,4261347%$22,375
7Mississippi College
Clinton Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$23,6833759%$21,096$26,000
8Alcorn State University
Alcorn State Public · Bachelor's degree
$23,3883657%$27,563
9William Carey University
Hattiesburg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$21,7993160%$17,205$32,693
10Delta State University
Cleveland Public · Bachelor's degree
$18,7671948%$19,625

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
200
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$95,140
median $92,390
Best-paying metro
$81,690
Jackson, MS

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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Mississippi.

Which Psychology program in Mississippi has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Mississippi tops the list at $30,336. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Mississippi is $95,140 (median $92,390), across about 200 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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