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
Alcorn State University offers 52 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area.
Mississippi State University offers 202 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a remote town.
Mississippi College offers 160 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.
Tougaloo College offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
University of Mississippi offers 242 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a remote town.
William Carey University offers 120 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city.
Millsaps College offers 43 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Belhaven University offers 97 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city.
Rust College offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a faraway town.
Jackson State University offers 98 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city.
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 93 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers 33 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area.
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport offers 6 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a small city.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College offers 113 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area.
Itawamba Community College offers 118 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a remote rural area.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers 180 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area.
Hinds Community College offers 110 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area.
Northwest Mississippi Community College offers 92 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a faraway town.
East Mississippi Community College offers 147 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | 22 : 1 | 2,995 | |
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Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | 22 : 1 | 23,150 | |
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Mississippi College Clinton, MS | 23 : 1 | 4,164 | |
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Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS | 32 : 1 | 1,301 | |
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University of Mississippi University, MS | 22 : 1 | 26,449 | |