by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Mississippi Christian University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Mississippi Christian University came in at #999 out of the 1,618 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi, MC came in at #4.
There were 892 college and universities analyzed in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and MC took the #796 spot on the list. In addition, MC took the #7 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Mississippi.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,281 graduate students decided that Mississippi Christian University was the best place for them. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at MC is made up of 64.7% women and 35.3% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 33.6% of the graduate student population at MC. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at MC. Around 4.8% of graduate students are international. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,980 | $37,980 |
| Fees | $3,324 | $3,324 |
The typical graduate student at MC who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,510.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at MC enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $64,393.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from MC is $69,693.
After earning their professional degree from MC, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $76,475.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at MC with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | $123,327 |
| Accounting | $81,092 |
| Law | $76,475 |
| Business Administration & Management | $72,346 |
| Public Health | $70,098 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $69,693 |
| General Biology | $60,547 |
| Educational Administration | $54,980 |
| Student Counseling | $54,939 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | $48,954 |
Located in Clinton, Mississippi, Mississippi Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The suburban atmosphere of Clinton makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of Mississippi Christian University.
Contact details for MC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 200 South Capitol Street, Clinton, MS 39058 |
| Phone: | 601-925-3000 |
| Website: | www.mc.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/mississippicollege |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/misscollege |
38.6% of the graduate students at MC took at least one online course. Roughly 31.5% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 8 | $81,092 |
| Allied Health Professions | 34 | $123,327 |
| Business Administration & Management | 32 | $72,346 |
| Chemistry | 5 | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 50 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 62 | $54,980 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 6 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2 | — |
| General Biology | 38 | $60,547 |
| General English Literature | 1 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 7 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 | $48,954 |
| Music | 1 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 16 | — |
| Public Health | 11 | $70,098 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 6 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 4 | — |
| Special Education | 54 | $44,821 |
| Student Counseling | 11 | $54,939 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 15 | $45,575 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 5 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Mississippi Christian University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 6 | — |
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
| Law | 104 | $76,475 |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 1 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 3 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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