For 8 Mississippi Private Colleges, the average faculty salary is $58,589 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $69,467 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $59,529 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $54,791 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $44,282 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $71,523 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $65,458 at Mississippi Private Colleges.
Mississippi Private Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Mississippi Private Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS | $50,790 | $58,179 | $50,210 | $48,385 | $32,185 | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS | $57,665 | $66,758 | $52,944 | $57,327 | $57,180 | - | $67,500 |
| Millsaps CollegeJackson, MS | $74,305 | $86,013 | $73,489 | $71,896 | $56,489 | $71,523 | $44,333 |
| Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS | $72,623 | $86,893 | $74,735 | $62,707 | $55,680 | - | $75,000 |
| Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS | $45,852 | - | $51,974 | $44,725 | $42,207 | - | - |
| Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS | $36,378 | $42,652 | $39,317 | $35,958 | $29,307 | - | - |
| Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS | $59,375 | $60,000 | $56,250 | $45,000 | - | - | $75,000 |
| William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS | $71,723 | $85,777 | $77,313 | $72,327 | $36,923 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Mississippi
- Strayer University-Mississippi $100,490
- University of Mississippi $92,104
- Mississippi State University $90,000
- University of Southern Mississippi $77,827
- Millsaps College $74,305
- Mississippi College $72,623
- Jackson State University $72,102
- William Carey University $71,723
- Delta State University $67,531
- Alcorn State University $65,133