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.
*Wikipedia, “List of colleges and universities in Mississippi”, “Mississippi”, “Mississippi Blues Trail” *www.virtualtourist.com
Best Four Year Universities in Mississippi
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| 1 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
Mississippi State University offers 170 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a remote town. In 2015, 4,367 students graduated with students earning 3,323 Bachelor's degrees, 772 Master's degrees, 247 Doctoral degrees, and 25 Certificates degrees. | Based on 32 Reviews |
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| 2 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS |
Mississippi College offers 95 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 1,385 students graduated with students earning 650 Bachelor's degrees, 553 Master's degrees, 171 Doctoral degrees, and 11 Certificates degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 3 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
University of Mississippi offers 182 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a remote town. In 2015, 5,759 students graduated with students earning 3,971 Bachelor's degrees, 1,175 Master's degrees, 599 Doctoral degrees, and 14 Certificates degrees. | Based on 20 Reviews |
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| 4 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS |
William Carey University offers 109 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a small city. In 2015, 1,387 students graduated with students earning 584 Bachelor's degrees, 490 Master's degrees, and 313 Doctoral degrees. |
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| 5 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
University of Southern Mississippi offers 202 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 3,592 students graduated with students earning 2,446 Bachelor's degrees, 887 Master's degrees, 177 Doctoral degrees, and 82 Certificates degrees. | Based on 24 Reviews |
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| 6 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
Jackson State University offers 98 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 1,601 students graduated with students earning 989 Bachelor's degrees, 475 Master's degrees, 118 Doctoral degrees, and 19 Certificates degrees. |
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| 7 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS |
Mississippi Valley State University offers 42 Degree programs. It's a small public university in a remote town. In 2015, 516 students graduated with students earning 370 Bachelor's degrees, and 146 Master's degrees. |
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| 8 | Millsaps College | Jackson, MS |
Millsaps College offers 74 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 242 students graduated with students earning 190 Bachelor's degrees, and 52 Master's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 9 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
Alcorn State University offers 42 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a remote rural. In 2015, 521 students graduated with students earning 351 Bachelor's degrees, 132 Master's degrees, 34 Associate's degrees, and 4 Certificates degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS |
Mississippi University for Women offers 42 Degree programs. It's a small public university in a remote town. In 2015, 861 students graduated with students earning 731 Bachelor's degrees, 81 Master's degrees, 46 Associate's degrees, 2 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Certificates degree. |
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Best Community Colleges in Mississippi
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS |
Itawamba Community College offers 112 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 1,558 students graduated with students earning 1,407 Associate's degrees, and 151 Certificates degrees. |
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| 2 | East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS |
East Mississippi Community College offers 112 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote rural. In 2015, 1,006 students graduated with students earning 754 Associate's degrees, and 252 Certificates degrees. |
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| 3 | Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS |
Jones County Junior College offers 45 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a far away town. In 2015, 1,184 students graduated with students earning 813 Associate's degrees, and 371 Certificates degrees. |
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| 4 | Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS |
Meridian Community College offers 78 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 971 students graduated with students earning 579 Associate's degrees, and 392 Certificates degrees. |
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| 5 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers 127 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 3,726 students graduated with students earning 2,173 Associate's degrees, and 1,553 Certificates degrees. | |||
| 6 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS |
Northwest Mississippi Community College offers 108 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a far away town. In 2015, 1,515 students graduated with students earning 1,078 Associate's degrees, and 437 Certificates degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews | ||
| 7 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS |
Hinds Community College offers 182 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 3,825 students graduated with students earning 2,066 Certificates degrees, and 1,759 Associate's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 8 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS |
Holmes Community College offers 101 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 1,439 students graduated with students earning 1,127 Associate's degrees, and 312 Certificates degrees. |
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| 9 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS |
Pearl River Community College offers 64 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote rural. In 2015, 1,024 students graduated with students earning 783 Associate's degrees, and 241 Certificates degrees. |
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| 10 | Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS |
Northeast Mississippi Community College offers 102 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 746 students graduated with students earning 663 Associate's degrees, and 83 Certificates degrees. |
List of all Colleges in Mississippi
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS |
2/5
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21 : 1 | 20,873 |
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Mississippi College Clinton, MS |
4/5
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17 : 1 | 5,036 |
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University of Mississippi University, MS |
2/5
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13 : 1 | 23,212 |
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William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 4,224 |
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University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS |
2/5
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20 : 1 | 14,551 |
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Jackson State University Jackson, MS |
2/5
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22 : 1 | 9,802 |
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Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS |
2/5
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18 : 1 | 2,309 |
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Millsaps College Jackson, MS |
5/5
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9 : 1 | 809 |
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Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS |
2/5
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20 : 1 | 3,518 |
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Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS |
2/5
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17 : 1 | 2,673 |
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Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS |
3/5
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11 : 1 | 872 |
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Delta State University Cleveland, MS |
2/5
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19 : 1 | 3,454 |
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Belhaven University Jackson, MS |
4/5
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19 : 1 | 4,450 |
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Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS |
2/5
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25 : 1 | 5,611 |
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East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 4,259 |
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Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS |
2/5
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23 : 1 | 4,727 |
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Meridian Community College Meridian, MS |
2/5
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22 : 1 | 3,381 |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS |
2/5
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26 : 1 | 9,391 |
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Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS |
2/5
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30 : 1 | 7,809 |
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Hinds Community College Raymond, MS |
2/5
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24 : 1 | 11,935 |
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Rust College Holly Springs, MS |
3/5
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19 : 1 | 856 |
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Holmes Community College Goodman, MS |
2/5
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25 : 1 | 5,757 |
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Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS |
2/5
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20 : 1 | 4,379 |
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS |
2/5
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29 : 1 | 3,569 |
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Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS |
2/5
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18 : 1 | 2,402 |