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Best Journalism Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi has 3 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 102 recent graduates. Graduates in Mississippi earn $27,253 on average within two years — 16% below the national average of $32,304. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

3
Schools in MS
$27,253
MS Avg. Earnings
$32,304
National Avg.
231
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Mississippi

Public Schools (2)
$31,038
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$19,683
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Mississippi produce comparable or higher early earnings for Journalism graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Journalism Schools in Mississippi, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,138
Graduates: 43
Acceptance: 97.8%
#2
Rust College logo

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS · Private

$19,683
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,252
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 34.7%
#3
University of Southern Mississippi logo

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$32,391
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,614
Graduates: 34
Acceptance: 99.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Mississippi?
University of Mississippi ranks #1 for Journalism in Mississippi with median graduate earnings of $29,685 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.
How much do Journalism graduates earn in Mississippi?
Journalism graduates in Mississippi earn an average of $27,253 within two years of graduation. This is 16% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.
What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in Mississippi?
Rust College is the most selective Journalism program in Mississippi with an acceptance rate of 34.7%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 77.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Journalism in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $19,683 vs $31,038 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Mississippi

Chemical Engineering $74,307 Computer Engineering $65,333 Civil Engineering $53,985 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $50,839 Computer and Information Sciences, General $49,290 Management Information Systems and Services $45,138 Business/Commerce, General $44,733 Agricultural Business and Management $44,384
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.