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Alcorn State University Faculty Salary by Rank and Contract

Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Alcorn State University

The 2025 average faculty salary is $65,133 at Alcorn State University across all academic ranks. Alcorn State's faculty salary increased by 2.86% compared to the 2024 salary.
At Alcorn State University, by academic rank:
  • The average professor salary is $86,003, representing a 8.38% increase from the previous year (+$6,651).
  • The average associate professor salary is $74,627, representing a 3.51% increase from the previous year (+$2,530).
  • The average assistant professor salary is $60,607, representing a 1.54% increase from the previous year (+$918).
  • The average instructor salary is $49,620, representing a -3.21% decrease from the previous year (-$1,643).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Alcorn State University for the most recent year and the prior year. The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.

Faculty Salary By Gender

The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at Alcorn State University.
All FacultyProfessorAssociate professorAssistant professorInstructor
At Alcorn State, the average male faculty's salary is $69,943 and female faculty's is $60,464. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $9,479, with male faculty' annual salary being 15.68% higher than that of female faculty.
Average Faculty Salary at Alcorn State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$65,133
+$1,813 (2.86%)
$69,943
+$3,738 (5.65%)
$60,464
+$708 (1.18%)
9-Month Contract$65,218
+$3,872 (6.31%)
$68,676
+$3,950 (6.10%)
$61,336
+$4,113 (7.19%)
10-Month ContractNo Faculty with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Faculty with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$86,451
-$8,390 (-8.85%)
$101,708
+$5,851 (6.10%)
$77,618
-$15,903 (-17.00%)
The average salary for Alcorn State's 19 Professor is $86,003. By gender, the average male professor salary is $87,625, and that of female professor is $81,461. The salary difference between male and female professor is $6,164, which means male professor's salary is 7.57% higher than female professor's salary.
Professor Salary at Alcorn State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$86,003
+$6,651 (8.38%)
$87,625
+$6,291 (7.73%)
$81,461
+$7,724 (10.48%)
9-Month Contract$81,832
+$6,292 (8.33%)
$83,463
+$5,148 (6.57%)
$76,393
+$9,179 (13.66%)
10-Month ContractNo Professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$126,723
+$9,301 (7.92%)
$130,708
+$12,602 (10.67%)
$118,752
+$3,038 (2.63%)
The average salary for Alcorn State's 30 Associate professor is $74,627. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $78,804, and that of female associate professor is $67,413. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $11,391, which means male associate professor's salary is 16.90% higher than female associate professor's salary.
Associate professor Salary at Alcorn State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$74,627
+$2,530 (3.51%)
$78,804
+$1,693 (2.20%)
$67,413
+$4,627 (7.37%)
9-Month Contract$75,968
+$3,110 (4.27%)
$78,756
+$1,781 (2.31%)
$70,738
+$5,292 (8.09%)
10-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$93,631
-$132 (-0.14%)
$105,309
+$2,088 (2.02%)
$78,061
+$3,214 (4.29%)
The average salary for Alcorn State's 58 Assistant professor is $60,607. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $60,760, and that of female assistant professor is $60,520. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $240, which means male assistant professor's salary is 0.40% higher than female assistant professor's salary.
Assistant professor Salary at Alcorn State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$60,607
+$918 (1.54%)
$60,760
+$902 (1.51%)
$60,520
+$934 (1.57%)
9-Month Contract$60,867
+$806 (1.34%)
$61,134
+$650 (1.07%)
$60,694
+$908 (1.52%)
10-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$78,283
+$2,793 (3.70%)
$71,028
+$2,069 (3.00%)
$79,492
+$1,825 (2.35%)
The average salary for Alcorn State's 27 Instructor is $49,620. By gender, the average male instructor salary is $51,356, and that of female instructor is $48,231. The salary difference between male and female instructor is $3,125, which means male instructor's salary is 6.48% higher than female instructor's salary.
Instructor Salary at Alcorn State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$49,620
-$1,643 (-3.21%)
$51,356
+$1,472 (2.95%)
$48,231
-$4,779 (-9.02%)
9-Month Contract$51,022
+$2,029 (4.14%)
$53,850
+$2,759 (5.40%)
$46,982
+$788 (1.71%)
10-Month ContractNo Instructor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Instructor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$62,981
-$19,496 (-23.64%)
$51,848
-$6,076 (-10.49%)
$65,764
-$41,266 (-38.56%)

How Alcorn State Faculty Salary Compared?

Alcorn State's average faculty salary is $65,133. Alcorn State's faculty salary is lower than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is similar to the average salary of four-years colleges in Mississippi.
Alcorn State University is a Master's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Master's Colleges, its salary is similar to national average as well as Mississippi average.
2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
Average Faculty Salary
Alcorn State University$65,133
Master's Colleges$64,918
Mississippi Master's Colleges$62,435
National Average (Four-years Colleges)$73,709
Four-years Mississippi Colleges$64,741

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University, Alcorn State's faculty salary is lower than the average salary ($74,534). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
Average Faculty SalaryNumber of Faculty
Alcorn State University$65,133214
University of Mississippi University, MS$92,1042,258
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS$90,0001,259
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS$77,827850
Jackson State University Jackson, MS$72,102535
Delta State University Cleveland, MS$67,531216
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS$61,415222
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS$60,756143

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at Alcorn State

Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at Alcorn State, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.

What is the average faculty salary at Alcorn State?

The average faculty salary at Alcorn State is $65,133 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

  • Professors: $86,003
  • Associate Professors: $74,627
  • Assistant Professors: $60,607
  • Instructors: $49,620
  • Lecturers: N/A

How does Alcorn State's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi and 4 other similar schools, Alcorn State's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $74,534. Compare them in the table above.

How does Alcorn State's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?

Compared to four-years colleges nationally, Alcorn State's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.

How does Alcorn State's faculty salary compare to Master's Colleges nationally?

Compared to Master's Colleges nationally, Alcorn State's average faculty salary is similar to the average salary of Master's Colleges nationally, which is $64,918.

What are the salary trends for faculty at Alcorn State?

The salary trends for faculty at Alcorn State over the past few years show that the average salary has Alcorn State's faculty salary increased by 2.86% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.

What is the gender pay difference among faculty at Alcorn State?

The gender pay difference among faculty at Alcorn State is higher for male faculty by $9,479 (15.68%).

How many faculty members are included in the salary data for Alcorn State?

The salary data for Alcorn State includes a total of 134 faculty members across all ranks.

How does Alcorn State's faculty salary compare to state averages?

Compared to state averages for public 4-year college, Alcorn State's average faculty salary is similar to the average faculty salary for colleges in Mississippi, which is $64,741.