Control: Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities
Institution: 4-year
Enrollment: 10,000+
2024 Recognition Categories
- Job Satisfaction & Support
- Compensation & Benefits
- Professional Development
- Mission & Pride
- Confidence in Senior Leadership
- Shared Governance
- Faculty Experience
What makes your college a great place to work?
President's Statement
Mississippi State University's exemplary faculty and staff are committed to creating a world-class learning environment for students. The State of Mississippi needs a comprehensive land-grant research university to be the research and development headquarters for the economy of the future. Our ability to provide a workplace that inspires excellence is essential in carrying out our mission of teaching, research, and service.
Employee Comment
There are many things I love about working at Mississippi State University. I love the personal passion that I have encountered from students, to staff, to faculty, and more. At every level of this institution there are mentors willing and ready to guide and support others, with no strings attached. There are so many stories I have heard over the years about families and their connections here, that you just don't have anywhere else.
Vital Statistics
- Fulltime Admin: 757
- Fulltime Eps: 1681
- Fulltime Faculty: 1273
- Fulltime Non-Exempt Staff: 1217
- Adjunct Count: 242
- Faculty: $106,242
- Administration: $161,396
- Exempt Professional Staff: $70,918
- Non-exempt Staff: $36,483
- Full-time Faculty: 5.97%
- Full-time Staff (excluding Faculty): 12.73%
10 Years Recognized
9 Years Honor Roll