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Public Policy Analysis at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,259/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (107,800 openings/yr)

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Policy Analysis graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$639K	$627K	$560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	16.6x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.8x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	57	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,000

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,986

66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,259/yr, roughly in line with the $46,424 national median for Public Policy Analysis. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 16.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,000 debt-to-$40,259 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #7 out of 40 programs, University of Mississippi's Public Policy Analysis program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $40,259 to $66,986 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi accepts 98% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mississippi's Public Policy Analysis program score?

This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Public Policy Analysis graduates.

How vulnerable is Public Policy Analysis to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Public Policy Analysis careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Mississippi rank so high for Public Policy Analysis?

The #7 ranking out of 40 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →