Lawyers in Mississippi

Lawyer: High Earning Potential, Strong Job Growth, Demanding Education Path

National Median: $145,760 | Job Growth: 8% | Mississippi Colleges: 50

Lawyers Salary Progression

Entry Level: $85,000
Mid-Career: $160,000
Senior Level: $250,000
Top 10%: $230,000

Colleges in Mississippi

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Alcorn State University	Public	$8,785	$36,421
Belhaven University	Private Nonprofit	$30,250	$46,440
Blue Mountain Christian University	Private Nonprofit	$20,180	$40,421
Chris Beauty College	Private For-Profit	—	$18,468
Coahoma Community College	Public	$3,490	$24,289
Copiah-Lincoln Community College	Public	$4,000	$31,241
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center	Public	$4,200	$31,241
Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Natchez Campus	Public	$4,200	$31,241
Delta State University	Public	$8,605	$41,991
East Central Community College	Public	$4,160	$32,421
East Mississippi Community College	Public	$4,095	$33,772
Fosters Cosmetology College	Private For-Profit	—	—
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada	Private For-Profit	—	$22,284
Hinds Community College	Public	$4,250	$30,774
Holmes Community College	Public	$3,710	$32,922
Itawamba Community College	Public	$3,420	$32,912
Jackson State University	Public	$8,965	$39,060
Jones County Junior College	Public	$4,806	$33,377
Meridian Community College	Public	$4,078	$31,002
Millsaps College	Private Nonprofit	$44,680	$53,848
Mississippi Delta Community College	Public	$3,540	$28,421
University of Mississippi	Public	$9,772	$50,994
University of Mississippi Medical Center	Public	—	$50,994
Mississippi University for Women	Public	$8,492	$46,128
Mississippi Valley State University	Public	$7,692	$31,919
Mississippi College	Private Nonprofit	$23,500	$47,485
Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture	Private For-Profit	—	$13,849
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College	Public	$4,250	$33,017
Mississippi State University	Public	$10,202	$51,513
Northeast Mississippi Community College	Public	$4,470	$34,081

Education Paths in Mississippi

Bachelor's Degree in Any (Pre-Law Recommended) — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law — 3 years, typical cost: $50,000-$250,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Lawyers in Mississippi?

The national median salary for Lawyers is $145,760. State-specific data may vary.

How many Lawyers jobs are in Mississippi?

Nationally, there are 813,900 Lawyers positions.

What colleges in Mississippi prepare you for a Lawyers career?

There are 50 colleges in Mississippi that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.