NSPARC
Welcome to NSPARC
NSPARC – the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center at Mississippi State University – gathers and interprets data to help leaders in government and private business make better decisions. It’s our way of taking care of what matters.
Featured Research
Does Mississippi have the workforce capacity to compete for the fastest-growing jobs in the nation that require a four-year college degree?


Expertise
NSPARC helps clients combine subject-matter expertise with methodological expertise in data modeling and prediction.


SLDS
We are the architects and builders of Mississippi’s Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS).


Research
Our publications are designed to be read by executives and decision-makers who need practical and clear strategic information.