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2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi

14 Colleges in Mississippi
1,128 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in elementary education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #17 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 14 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of elementary education. Combined, these schools handed out 1,128 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School

Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. We derive our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching

The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Schools in Mississippi. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Elementary Education in Mississippi

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary teaching degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Mississippi Schools in Elementary Teaching

1
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS
176 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in elementary education has to check out Mississippi State University. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 176 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi State University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MS
142 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of Mississippi is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University. A Best Colleges rank of #361 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were about 142 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Mississippi

3
William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MS
145 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat William Carey University if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #634 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were about 145 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from William Carey University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MS
65 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Mississippi College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Clinton. A Best Colleges rank of #644 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 65 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi College

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MS
130 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #873 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 130 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MS
127 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Delta State University is a small public university located in the remote town of Cleveland. This university ranks 10th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 127 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Delta State University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MS
52 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Jackson State is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Jackson. This university ranks 11th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 52 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MS
40 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Goodman. This college ranks 8th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 40 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Holmes Community College

9
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Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MS
47 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 47 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Blue Mountain College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Blue Mountain College

10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MS
43 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

MUW is a small public university located in the remote town of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #974 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MUW is a great university overall.

There were approximately 43 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Mississippi University for Women

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 1,704
North Carolina 710 1,325
Georgia 690 1,651
Virginia 630 901
Tennessee 624 456
South Carolina 530 500
Kentucky 518 863
Alabama 500 1,295
Louisiana 489 401
Arkansas 466 551
West Virginia 410 269

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Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Secondary Education 218
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 110
Teacher Education 91
Early Childhood Education 32
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

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