2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi
5
Colleges in Mississippi
1,680
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,680 degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
The liberal studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Liberal Arts Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts 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 liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Mississippi Schools in Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MS
119
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in liberal arts needs to check out University of Southern Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a 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 119 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from University of Southern Mississippi
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MS
Any student pursuing a degree in liberal arts has to check out Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. 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 colleges nationwide means Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 17 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MS
Holmes Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. 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 schools nationwide means Holmes Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 7 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Holmes Community College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MS
39
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in liberal arts needs to look into Alcorn State University. Alcorn State is a small public university located in the remote area of Alcorn State. This university ranks 21st out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 39 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Alcorn State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
581
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Pearl River Community College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 581 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Pearl River Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Pearl River Community College
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