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Mississippi Computer Science Colleges

26 Colleges
750 Yearly Graduations
$27,338 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$21,429 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Mississippi ranked #42 in the nation for computer science degrees handed out in 2021. Around 750 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $6,835 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $9,369 a year.

An estimated 41% of college students in Mississippi take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,357 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
111 Yearly Degrees
$9,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Mississippi State University is 22,986, of which 18,803 students are undergraduates and of those, 17,089 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mississippi State is 4.5 years.

About 80% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at Mississippi State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,327 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,538 during the early-career years.

#2

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$9,204 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Southern Mississippi is 14,606, of which 11,451 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,644 are full-time. For undergraduates at Southern Miss, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,907 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Miss is $33,869.

#3

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
85 Yearly Degrees
$9,044 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,179 undergraduates at Ole Miss, of which 14,839 are full-time, and there are 21,014 students altogether. It takes the average Ole Miss undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

40% of Ole Miss students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,181 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,763 during the early-career years.

#4

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
75 Yearly Degrees
$3,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 11,181 students at Hinds Community College in total, 5,704 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

46% of Hinds Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,063 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Hinds Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,615 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
68 Yearly Degrees
$3,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,677 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in total, 5,126 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

27% of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,789 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,764 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
48 Yearly Degrees
$8,445 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Jackson State University is 6,921, of which 4,668 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,171 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 30% are men and 70% are women.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,768 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Jackson State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,441 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
40 Yearly Degrees
$3,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,127 full-time undergraduates at ICC, and 4,696 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 12% of students at ICC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,727 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,285 during the early-career years.

#8

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
35 Yearly Degrees
$3,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at East Mississippi Community College is 3,392, which includes 2,299 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,483 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,112 during the early-career years.

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
31 Yearly Degrees
$8,176 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,729 undergraduates at Alcorn State, of which 2,345 are full-time, and there are 3,230 students altogether. It takes the average Alcorn State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 38% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 27% are men and 73% are women.

Roughly 93% of students at Alcorn State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,816 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,087 during the early-career years.

#10

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
25 Yearly Degrees
$3,870 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,071 full-time undergraduates at Jones County Junior College, and 4,535 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

13% of Jones County Junior College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,515 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Jones County Junior College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,152 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
19 Yearly Degrees
$27,825 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,999 students at Belhaven in total, 2,025 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,177 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Belhaven is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 50%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,406 a year. Belhaven has a 7.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Belhaven is $37,094.

#12

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$3,510 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,409 students at Holmes Community College in total, 3,304 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Holmes Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,559 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,423 during the early-career years.

#12

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$20,364 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Mississippi College is 4,667, of which 2,757 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,291 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MC is 4.2 years.

About 29% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 42% of students at MC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,253 a year. MC has a 3.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from MC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,704 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
11 Yearly Degrees
$3,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,508 full-time undergraduates at SMCC, and 1,888 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Students who graduate from SMCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,072 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
10 Yearly Degrees
$3,430 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,092 students at NWCC in total, 4,191 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at NWCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,590 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NWCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,664 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$3,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,065 students at Pearl River Community College in total, 3,799 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at Pearl River Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,352 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Pearl River Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,695 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$3,574 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Meridian Community College is 3,003, which includes 1,864 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

8% of MCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $2,961 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $23,796.

#16

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$3,150 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at East Central Community College is 2,388, which includes 1,643 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at East Central Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,006 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from East Central Community College is $25,208.

#16

Rust College

Holly Springs, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$9,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 58 full-time undergraduates at Rust College, and 623 students altogether. For undergraduates at Rust College, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 29%. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly 76% of students at Rust College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,125 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rust College is $23,676.

#20

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$4,120 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,243 students at Northeast Mississippi Community College in total, 2,488 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

22% of Northeast Mississippi Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,623 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeast Mississippi Community College is $26,057.

#21

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
6 Yearly Degrees
$3,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is 2,907, which includes 1,925 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

21% of Copiah-Lincoln Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,127 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Copiah-Lincoln Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,665 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
6 Yearly Degrees
$10,735 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 775 students at Tougaloo in total, 762 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 655 are full-time. For undergraduates at Tougaloo, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 71% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 26% are men and 74% are women.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,617 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tougaloo is $25,088.

#23

Strayer University - Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$13,515 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Strayer University - Mississippi is 564, of which 524 students are undergraduates and of those, 23 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 8.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Strayer University - Mississippi is $30,628.

#24

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
3 Yearly Degrees
$7,068 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,694 undergraduates at Mississippi Valley State University, of which 1,231 are full-time, and there are 2,032 students altogether. It takes the average Mississippi Valley State University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

75% of Mississippi Valley State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,665 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Mississippi Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,183 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#24

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
3 Yearly Degrees
$3,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,096 students at Mississippi Delta Community College in total, 1,448 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,054 during the early-career years.

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