The R1 and R2 universities in Mississippi spent $586M on research and development in fiscal year 2023. Mississippi State University leads with $320M.
| US rank | University | State | Tier | R&D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Mississippi State University Med | MS | R1 | $320M | |
| 143 | University of Mississippi Med | MS | R1 | $172M | |
| 189 | University of Southern Mississippi | MS | R1 | $75M | |
| 277 | Jackson State University | MS | R2 | $19M |