For 8 Mississippi Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $73,359 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $94,206 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $76,234 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $68,915 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $55,219 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $49,791 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $56,783 at Mississippi Public Colleges.
Mississippi Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Mississippi Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $56,783 |
| 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 | - |
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