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2024 Best History Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in Mississippi
220 History Degrees Awarded
$26,092 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #30 in popularity, history is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best History Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 220 degrees in history to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

History Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in History
Master's Degrees in History
Doctor's Degrees in History

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for History in Mississippi

The schools below may not offer all types of history degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Mississippi Schools in History

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 History Degrees Awarded
24.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in history needs to take a look at University of Southern Mississippi. Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

Soon after graduating, history degree recipients typically earn about $27,793 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in history from University of Southern Mississippi

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Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 History Degrees Awarded
$24,390 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in history has to check out Mississippi State University. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

Students who graduate with their degree from the history program report average early career income of $24,390.

More information about a degree in history from Mississippi State University

Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best History Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287678
Florida282886
North Carolina2791,060
Virginia2741,476
Tennessee269552
South Carolina248423
Kentucky244364
Louisiana242426
Arkansas234246
Alabama233500
West Virginia207491

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History is one of 0 different types of History programs to choose from.

History Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General History206
Other History9
Public/Applied History5

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