Education programs in Mississippi
11 colleges in Mississippi offer Education, from associate's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Southern Mississippi, Belhaven University, and Jackson State University.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Education. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · 4-year · Public
Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $21,708
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,140
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Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $15,676
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,440
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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · 4-year · Public
Post-master's certificate- Average net price
- $23,836
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,060
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $6,962
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $33,017
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · 4-year · Public
Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $17,595
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,513
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University of Mississippi
University, MS · 4-year · Public
Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $13,314
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,994
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Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · 4-year · Public
Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $13,540
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $41,991
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Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · 4-year · Public
Master's degree- Average net price
- $12,411
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,128
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Millsaps College
Jackson, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $26,034
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,848
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Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $12,587
- Graduation rate
- 12%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,275
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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,258
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,087
Program 13.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).