The average salary of faculty working at Mississippi Public Colleges is $73,359, regardless of academic rank. Ole Miss has the highest faculty salary of $92,104, and Mississippi Valley State's average salary is the lowest, $60,756.
- For Professor, Ole Miss's salary of $126,162 is the highest, while MUW's professor salary is the lowest, $72,821.
- For Associate professor, Ole Miss's salary of $97,206 is the highest, while MUW's associate professor salary is the lowest, $59,767.
- For Assistant professor, Ole Miss's salary of $88,641 is the highest, while MUW's assistant professor salary is the lowest, $54,793.
- For Instructor, Delta State's salary of $60,318 is the highest, while Alcorn State's instructor salary is the lowest, $49,620.
- For Lecturer, Southern Mississippi's salary of $60,421 is the highest, while Mississippi State's lecturer salary is the lowest, $31,645.
| School | All Ranks Average | Full Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS | $65,133 | $86,003 | $74,627 | $60,607 | $49,620 | - |
| Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS | $67,531 | $78,568 | $68,517 | $64,554 | $60,318 | - |
| Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS | $72,102 | $91,165 | $74,751 | $66,759 | $53,285 | $51,444 |
| University of MississippiUniversity, MS | $92,104 | $126,162 | $97,206 | $88,641 | $57,537 | $55,655 |
| Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS | $61,415 | $72,821 | $59,767 | $54,793 | $56,347 | - |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS | $60,756 | $74,040 | $61,493 | $59,806 | $50,270 | - |
| Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS | $90,000 | $125,605 | $92,896 | $84,763 | $55,270 | $31,645 |
| University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS | $77,827 | $99,284 | $80,614 | $71,397 | $59,108 | $60,421 |
| Average | $73,359 | $94,206 | $76,234 | $68,915 | $55,219 | $49,791 |
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