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General Studies programs in Mississippi

20 colleges in Mississippi offer General Studies, from associate's degree to bachelor's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Hinds Community College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, and Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Hinds Community College

    Raymond, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,060
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $30,774
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College

    Senatobia, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,911
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,396
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College

    Booneville, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,343
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,081
  • Itawamba Community College

    Fulton, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $4,616
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,912
  • 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
  • Mississippi Delta Community College

    Moorhead, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,715
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $28,421
  • Coahoma Community College

    Clarksdale, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $-274
    Graduation rate
    41%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $24,289
  • Holmes Community College

    Goodman, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $5,643
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,922
  • Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,595
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,513
  • University of Mississippi

    University, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,314
    Graduation rate
    72%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $50,994
  • Mississippi Valley State University

    Itta Bena, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $9,686
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,919
  • University of Southern Mississippi

    Hattiesburg, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,708
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,140
  • Delta State University

    Cleveland, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,540
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,991
  • 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
  • Alcorn State University

    Alcorn State, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $13,265
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,421
  • Jackson State University

    Jackson, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,836
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $39,060
  • Southeastern Baptist College

    Laurel, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,138
    Graduation rate
    80%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $26,946
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson, MS · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $3,894
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,241
  • Mississippi University for Women

    Columbus, MS · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $12,411
    Graduation rate
    47%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,128
  • Belhaven University

    Jackson, MS · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $15,676
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $46,440

Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).