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Mississippi Valley State University Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

26% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

24% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Mississippi Valley State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 11% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 21% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 24% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Mississippi Valley State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Mississippi Valley State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$26,600 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Mississippi Valley State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $22,100 per year
after 7 years $23,700 per year
after 8 years $24,700 per year
after 9 years $25,600 per year
after 10 years $26,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Mississippi Valley State University students who are working and no longer in school is $26,600, which is 22% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$29,336

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

82%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$303 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

35% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Mississippi Valley State University student loan debt, explore your options.

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Students applying to Mississippi Valley State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176044.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026