If you plan on majoring in higher education/higher education administration, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #160 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for higher education/higher education administration students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 102 degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.
Choosing a Great Higher Education/Higher Education Administration School
The higher education/higher education administration program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for higher education/higher education administration schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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.
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Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 higher education/higher education administration degree levels they offer.
Top Mississippi Schools in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
It's difficult to beat University of Mississippi if you wish to pursue a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.
There were about 35 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.
Any student pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration needs to look into William Carey University. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #1152 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 7 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year.
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University of Southern Mississippi is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Southern Miss is a large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg. This university ranks 8th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 36 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.
Jackson State University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 14 higher education/higher education administration students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent data year.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Related Rankings by Major
One of 13 majors within the Educational Administration area of study, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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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.
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The higher education/higher education administration program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for higher education/higher education administration schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
