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Best Space Studies Schools Near Horn Lake, MS (2026)
Horn Lake, Mississippi is home to about 26,622 residents. Median household income is $56,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $155,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Space Studies Schools to Horn Lake
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Horn Lake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Horn Lake city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi space studies page.
Space Studies Wages Near Horn Lake
Horn Lake is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomers | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Physicists | $139,810 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $151,638 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,830 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $140,813 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,420 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $168,568 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $78,950 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $85,629 |
| Engineers, All Other | $85,860 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $93,124 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,670 | MS statewide | $84,241 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $108,890 | MS statewide | $118,102 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Horn Lake at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,622 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,847 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Horn Lake-Area Cities With Space Studies Programs
- Southaven, MS – 4.0 mi away (53,214 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 11.4 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
- Olive Branch, MS – 11.5 mi away (36,699 pop)
- West Memphis, AR – 16.3 mi away (25,284 pop)
- Germantown, TN – 17.7 mi away (39,056 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Horn Lake?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Horn Lake are: Natural Sciences Managers ($155,420), Physicists ($139,810), Aerospace Engineers ($129,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Southaven instead of Horn Lake?
Southaven, MS is 4.0 miles from Horn Lake and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Horn Lake an affordable place to study space studies?
Horn Lake’s median household income of $56,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Horn Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.