Best colleges in Mississippi
Hit the Blues Trail
Take the high road in the lowlands
Bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico, the lowland state of Mississippi is home to 8 public 4-year schools, countless public 2-year schools and 12 private institutions.* Jackson and Gulfport are the state’s largest cities, with Southaven, Hattiesburg and Biloxi next in line. Companies like Ablitech, Inc. and Magna Corporation call the Magnolia State home, so degrees in Information Technology and Business could get your career off the ground quickly.
Once a state dependent on cotton agriculture, Mississippi’s forward momentum is largely in the business, manufacturing and high-tech sectors. Coursework in research, technology, and business applications will serve you well if you stick around Mississippi after graduation. Camp for a night at Buccaneer State Park, pay your respects at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, or visit one of the state’s beaches. For music lovers, Mississippi offers a rich history in blues music, and the state has made notable steps towards preserving that history. Visit Elvis Presley’s birthplace & Museum or the Mississippi Blues Trail, commemorating historical blues sites throughout the state.* There’s plenty to do when you’re earning your degree down in the soulful south.
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Wikipedia, “List of colleges and universities in Mississippi”, “Mississippi”, “Mississippi Blues Trail” *www.virtualtourist.comBest Four Year Universities in Mississippi
Mississippi College offers 153 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2020, 1,435 students graduated with students earning 696 Bachelor's degrees, 587 Master's degrees, 145 Doctoral degrees, and 7 Certificates.
Millsaps College offers 39 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 215 students graduated with students earning 183 Bachelor's degrees, and 32 Master's degrees.
William Carey University offers 89 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 1,248 students graduated with students earning 527 Bachelor's degrees, 514 Master's degrees, and 207 Doctoral degrees.
Mississippi State University offers 406 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 5,160 students graduated with students earning 4,103 Bachelor's degrees, 788 Master's degrees, 247 Doctoral degrees, and 22 Certificates.
Alcorn State University offers 52 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2020, 633 students graduated with students earning 520 Bachelor's degrees, 94 Master's degrees, 18 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
University of Mississippi offers 195 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 6,171 students graduated with students earning 4,549 Bachelor's degrees, 1,015 Master's degrees, 592 Doctoral degrees, and 15 Certificates.
Tougaloo College offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 109 students graduated with students earning 108 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.
Belhaven University offers 123 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 1,525 students graduated with students earning 746 Master's degrees, 602 Bachelor's degrees, 108 Certificates, 40 Associate's degrees, and 29 Doctoral degrees.
Rust College offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2020, 126 students graduated with students earning 125 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.
Mississippi University for Women offers 45 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 916 students graduated with students earning 774 Bachelor's degrees, 88 Master's degrees, 47 Associate's degrees, and 7 Doctoral degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Mississippi
Concorde Career College-Southaven offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb.
Coahoma Community College offers 85 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 297 students graduated with students earning 227 Associate's degrees, and 70 Certificates.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College offers 108 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 732 students graduated with students earning 630 Associate's degrees, and 102 Certificates.
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers 34 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 474 students graduated with students earning 419 Associate's degrees, and 55 Certificates.
Itawamba Community College offers 117 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 1,366 students graduated with students earning 1,164 Associate's degrees, and 202 Certificates.
Holmes Community College offers 193 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 1,345 students graduated with students earning 1,084 Associate's degrees, and 261 Certificates.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers 229 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 2,645 students graduated with students earning 1,945 Associate's degrees, and 700 Certificates.
Northeast Mississippi Community College offers 147 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 805 students graduated with students earning 749 Associate's degrees, and 56 Certificates.
Hinds Community College offers 141 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a outlying town. In 2020, 2,765 students graduated with students earning 1,740 Associate's degrees, and 1,025 Certificates.
Mississippi Delta Community College offers 78 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 487 students graduated with students earning 373 Associate's degrees, and 114 Certificates.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Mississippi College Clinton, MS | 23 : 1 | 4,667 | |
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Millsaps College Jackson, MS | 9 : 1 | 712 | |
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William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | 31 : 1 | 5,472 | |
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Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | 24 : 1 | 22,986 | |
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Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | 22 : 1 | 3,230 | |