STARKVILLE, Miss. – August 30,2024,7:25 PM CDT – Mississippi State University (MSU) has again been recognized as a top employer in the state,earning a place on Forbes‘ 2025 list of Best Employers in Mississippi. This distinction arrives as MSU continues to attract and retain talent through competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
The recognition, announced today, is based on an independent survey of employees across the nation. Participants were asked to rate their employers on factors including wage parity, work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and organizational responses to critical issues.For MSU, this latest accolade underscores itS commitment to fostering a positive and productive workplace for its faculty and staff, impacting not only the university’s operations but also the broader Mississippi economy.
MSU’s consistent performance in national rankings extends beyond this recent Forbes listing. The university was previously named to Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list and featured on the publication’s inaugural America’s Dream Employers list. Additional Forbes recognition includes placement on their 2025 best Employers for new Grads and Top Colleges lists.
In 2024, MSU also received dual honors from the Chronicle of Higher education’s Great Colleges to Work For program. The university secured its ninth consecutive “great Colleges to work For” designation and was included on the Great Colleges Honor Roll. This achievement reflects top scores in key areas such as job satisfaction, compensation, professional development, institutional pride, leadership confidence, shared governance, and faculty experience. Only 53 four-year institutions nationwide achieved this status in 2024.
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