Colleges and Universities in Mississippi
The bills are low and the folks are happy in Mississippi, making it a great place to earn a college degree. Mississippi residents attending one of the state's public schools can take advantage of in-state tuition rates, and the cost of living, well below the national average, is a bargain for anyone. You can pursue your education at any number of colleges and universities in Mississippi. The state is home to public universities, private colleges, community colleges and even schools offering online and distance learning. The University of Mississippi in Jackson is one of the state's unique institutions in that it comprises six health science schools including dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacology and more.
The reward for your hard work could be finding a position in Mississippi
While agriculture is the top industry in the state, there are also other industries that play an important part in Mississippi's balmy climate. They include electronic equipment, gaming, oil and gas and textiles. The economy in Mississippi is recovering, according to Moody's Analytics, and this could be positive for recent graduates of universities and colleges in Mississippi. Additionally, there are a number of jobs in the state requiring postsecondary training or beyond that are listed by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, as having the most openings.
According to 2010 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean earned wages for some of these positions included:
- Accountants and auditors: $55,660
- Elementary school teachers: $41,720
- General and operations managers: $87,910
- Industrial engineers:$65,160
- Lawyers: $92,300
- Physicians and surgeons:$221,700
- Secondary school teachers: $41,490
Many middle-aged folks say that college was the best four (or five or six) years of their life, so enjoy every minute of your college experience at one of the universities in Mississippi!
See also: Mississippi Vocational Schools and Career Training
Directory of Mississippi Colleges & Universities
Campus & Online Schools Accepting Students from Mississippi
For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education.
- Online
Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.
- Online
- Jackson
Take a new step in your education with Brandman University.
- Online
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers industry-relevant knowledge and training for in demand careers in healthcare.
- Online
At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
- Online
- Flowood
The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.
- Online
- Master of Social Work
With Miller-Motte you can expect the focus to be on you, the student, and your career. We are committed to Changing Futures, Changing Lives, and it all starts with you. You can rely on challenging programs, interesting curriculum, and educators with industry experience preparing you for your new future.
- Gulfport
Other Colleges & Universities in Mississippi
- Alcorn State University
- Alcorn State, Natchez, Vicksburg, Mississippi www.alcorn.edu
- Blue Mountain College
- Blue Mountain, Mississippi www.bmc.edu
- Coahoma Community College
- Clarksdale, Mississippi www.coahomacc.edu
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- Wesson, Mississippi www.colin.edu
- Delta State University
- Cleveland, Mississippi www.deltastate.edu
- East Central Community College
- Decatur, Mississippi www.eccc.edu
- East Mississippi Community College
- Scooba, Mayhew, Mississippi www.eastms.edu
- Itawamba Community College
- Fulton, Tupelo, Mississippi www.iccms.edu
- Jackson State University
- Jackson, Mississippi www.jsums.edu
- Jones County Junior College
- Ellisville, Mississippi www.jcjc.edu
- Magnolia Bible College
- Kosciusko, Mississippi www.magnolia.edu
- Meridian Community College
- Meridian, Mississippi www.mcc.cc.ms.us
- Millsaps College
- Jackson, Mississippi www.millsaps.edu
- Mississippi College
- Clinton, MS www.mc.edu
- Mississippi Delta Community College
- Moorhead, MS www.msdelta.edu
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Perkinston, Gulfport, Gautier, MS www.mgccc.edu
- Mississippi State University
- MIssissippi State, MS www.msstate.edu
- Mississippi University for Women
- Columbus, Mississippi www.muw.edu
- Mississippi Valley State University
- Itta Bena, Mississippi www.mvsu.edu
- Northeast Mississippi Community College
- Booneville, Mississippi www.nemcc.edu
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Senatobia, MS www.northwestms.edu
- Pearl River Community College
- Poplarville, Mississippi www.prcc.edu
- Rust College
- Holly Springs, Mississippi www.rustcollege.edu
- Southeastern Baptist College
- Laurel, Mississippi www.southeasternbaptist.edu
- Southwest Mississippi Community College
- Summit, Mississippi www.smcc.edu
- Tougaloo College
- Tougaloo, Mississippi www.tougaloo.edu
- University of Mississippi
- Oxford, Mississippi www.olemiss.edu
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi www.usm.edu
- Wesley College
- Florence, Mississippi www.wesleycollege.edu
- William Carey College
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi www.wmcarey.edu
- Hinds Community College
- Raymond, Utica, Jackson, Rankin, Vicksburg/Warren County www.hindscc.edu
- Mississippi College School of Law
- Jackson, MS www.mc.edu/law/
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Jackson, MI
- MS e-Campus (P.A.C.E.)
- Wesley Biblical Seminary
- Jackson, Mississippi www.wbs.edu
We've been collecting links to universities and colleges in Mississippi, where you can find information on admissions, courses, degree programs and more. We hope these links help your Mississippi college search, but please note that each school is responsible for its own website, business practices and academic standards.
