by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Mississippi College 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.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Mississippi College landed the #952 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi, MC came in at #5.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, MC came in at #952.
MC ranked #952 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, MC came in at #952. MC also ranked #5 for Best Graduate Schools in Mississippi.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,281 graduate students decided that Mississippi College 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 |
Mississippi College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, Mississippi.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 College.
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 |
About 38.6% of the graduate students at Mississippi College took at least one online class.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 | 15 | $81,092 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 | $123,327 |
| Business Administration & Management | 19 | $72,346 |
| Chemistry | 4 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 62 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 100 | $54,980 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 50 | $60,547 |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 7 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Homeland Security | 3 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 | $48,954 |
| Music | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 5 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 | — |
| Public Health | 11 | $70,098 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 4 | — |
| Special Education | 36 | $44,821 |
| Student Counseling | 6 | $54,939 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 24 | $45,575 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 17 | $69,693 |
| Educational Administration | 14 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 123 | $76,475 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 2 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 1 | — |
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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