2025 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #39 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of higher education/higher education administration. Combined, these schools handed out 82 doctor's degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on higher education/higher education administration students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other higher education/higher education administration students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized higher education/higher education administration related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for higher education/higher education administration students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Mississippi

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Doctorate in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

1

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

61 Annual Graduates

University of Southern Mississippi is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg.More information about a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from University of Southern Mississippi

2

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Jackson State University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from Jackson State University

Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	26
North Carolina	190	8
Georgia	190	10
Virginia	182	26
Tennessee	150	27
Alabama	139	18
South Carolina	135	2
Kentucky	119	6
Arkansas	74	14
West Virginia	61	1

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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Related Rankings by Major

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is one of 13 different types of Educational Administration programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration	93
Community College Education	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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