by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 57 master's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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Your choice of psychology for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for psychology students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Psychology Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Mississippi State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from Mississippi State University
It's difficult to beat University of Southern Mississippi if you wish to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from University of Southern Mississippi
It is hard to beat William Carey University if you want to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in psychology from William Carey University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 34 | 1,667 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,363 |
| Georgia | 32 | 365 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 202 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 722 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 148 |
| Alabama | 30 | 277 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 181 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 126 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 29 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 21 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 7 |
