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2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
6,342 Degrees Awarded
$7,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 559,661 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across Mississippi, there were 6,342 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $18,973 and $12,704 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts general studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality liberal arts general studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

Top 17 Best Value Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies in Mississippi (With Aid)

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Hinds Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 998 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Hinds Community College also took the #3 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Hinds Community College is $3,757 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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#2

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Delta Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small school located in Moorhead, Mississippi that handed out 180 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi Delta Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list. The yearly cost to attend Mississippi Delta Community College is $2,819 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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#3

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coahoma Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. Clarksdale, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 78 students in 2019-2020.

Coahoma Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list. The estimated yearly cost for Coahoma Community College is $1,004 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Mississippi Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. Northwest Mississippi Community College is located in Senatobia, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 801 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NWCC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northwest Mississippi Community College is $6,009 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid.

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#5

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, East Central Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Decatur, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 320 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at East Central Community College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The yearly cost to attend East Central Community College is $4,999 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid.

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#6

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi

Jones County Junior College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 591 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Jones County Junior College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Jones County Junior College is $4,673 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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#7

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi

Pearl River Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 538 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Pearl River Community College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Pearl River Community College is $6,114 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Perkinston, Mississippi, and it awarded 765 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our mississippi liberal arts students with aid list, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. It costs about $8,503 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid per year to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

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#9

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi

Itawamba Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. ICC is a small public school situated in Fulton, Mississippi. It awarded 363 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our mississippi liberal arts students with aid list, ICC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for ICC is $5,107 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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#10

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Booneville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 477 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeast Mississippi Community College also took the #10 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College is $8,307 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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#11

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking. Meridian, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 238 students in 2019-2020.

MCC also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $5,940 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid per year to attend Meridian Community College.

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#12

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi

With a ranking of #12, Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Wesson, Mississippi, and it awarded 23 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our mississippi liberal arts students with aid list, Copiah-Lincoln Community College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,714 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid.

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#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 126 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $14,016 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid per year to attend University of Mississippi.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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#14

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

With a ranking of #14, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid list. EMCC is a small public school situated in Scooba, Mississippi. It awarded 77 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

EMCC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list. It costs about $6,039 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid per year to attend East Mississippi Community College.

Full East Mississippi Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#15

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 162 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Miss, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” ranking. It costs about $14,923 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid per year to attend University of Southern Mississippi.

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#16

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking. Columbus, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

MUW also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend Mississippi University for Women is $12,054 for Mississippi Liberal Arts students with aid.

Full MUW Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#17

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts Schools in Mississippi For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. This small school is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, and it awarded 65 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Alcorn State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi” list. The estimated yearly cost for Alcorn State is $14,836 for mississippi liberal arts students with aid.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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