As families across the country weigh the value of a college education, new data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard highlights how the experiences students have at Millsaps College translate into strong early‑career outcomes after graduation.
According to the data, Millsaps ranks in the Top 3% regionally for median earnings four years after graduation, placing No. 32 out of more than 1,200 colleges and universities in the Southeast. Millsaps graduates earn a median of $70,977, nearly $24,000 more per year than the regional average.
In Mississippi, Millsaps ranks No. 1 among traditional four‑year colleges and universities for early‑career earnings, according to the same dataset. The ranking excludes online‑only, for‑profit institutions, providing consistent comparisons among residential colleges and universities.
The College Scorecard data reflects inflation‑adjusted median earnings of undergraduate students who received federal financial aid and is measured four years after graduation – a widely used benchmark for assessing early‑career outcomes and post‑college economic mobility.
“This data illustrates the enduring value of a Millsaps education,” said Frank Neville, president of Millsaps College. “Our focus on teaching foundational skills such as critical thinking, communication and problem-solving gives our graduates an advantage not just in their first job but throughout their careers.”
Nationally, policymakers, families and students are increasingly focused on outcomes and affordability as college costs rise and skepticism grows about higher education’s value. The College Scorecard was designed to provide transparent, comparable data to help students and families make informed decisions, and to offer a clearer picture of how graduates fare after college.
At Millsaps, those outcomes are shaped by a student experience that emphasizes close faculty mentorship, rigorous academics, experiential learning and early engagement with the professional world. Students have access to internships, research opportunities and professional networks throughout their time on campus – particularly through connections available in Mississippi’s capital city and across the Southeast.
While earnings vary by major, industry and location, the data reflects institutional outcomes across all fields of study, offering a broad view of how Millsaps graduates perform during the early stages of their careers.
“These results highlight the benefits of our student-centric model in which each student receives personalized attention and support,” Neville said. “The post-graduation achievements of Millsaps alumni are a reflection of our commitment to the success of each and every student.”
The earnings data is publicly available through the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard at StudentAid.gov.