2024 Best General Studies Schools in Mississippi
12
Colleges in Mississippi
3,226
General Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,226 degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Studies School
The general studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Studies 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 General Studies Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies 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.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for General Studies in Mississippi
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general studies degree levels they offer.
10 Top Mississippi Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MS
97
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Mississippi is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. 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 roughly 97 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MS
59
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Southern Mississippi is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #873 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.
There were about 59 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
1,036
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Hinds Community College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1596 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hinds Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 1036 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Hinds Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MS
155
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Itawamba Community College if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. ICC is a small public college located in the remote town of Fulton. This college ranks 15th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 155 general studies students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MS
115
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Goodman. A Best Colleges rank of #1162 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Holmes Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 115 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Holmes Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In MS
43
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Alcorn State is a small public university located in the rural area of Alcorn State. This university ranks 21st out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were approximately 43 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MS
130
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1082 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 130 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MS
135
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1536 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi Delta Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 135 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Delta Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MS
751
General Studies Degrees Awarded
NWCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Senatobia. This college ranks 19th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 751 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NWCC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MS
394
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were approximately 394 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year.
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