2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Education in Mississippi

If you pursue a master's degree in general education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #8 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the most popular for general education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 master's degrees in general education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Education School for Your Master's Degree

The education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for General Education in Mississippi ranking.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of general education students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general education.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Education in Mississippi

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education.

Most Well Attended Schools for Education Students Working on Their Master's

1

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

79 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general education has to look into Belhaven University. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Mississippi. More information about a master’s in general education from Belhaven University

2

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general education has to check out Mississippi University for Women. MUW is a small public university located in the town of Columbus. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in general education in Mississippi. More information about a master’s in general education from Mississippi University for Women

3

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

$51,318 Median Student Debt

Mississippi State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general education. 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 general education from Mississippi State University

Best General Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	47
Georgia	186	50
Virginia	175	849
North Carolina	167	99
Tennessee	156	375
Alabama	147	2
South Carolina	141	197
Louisiana	140	57
Kentucky	140	95
Arkansas	119	31
West Virginia	108	255

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Rankings in Majors Related to Education

General Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Education

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Educational Administration	528
Teacher Education Grade Specific	342
Special Education	202
Curriculum & Instruction	179
Teacher Education Subject Specific	162
Student Counseling	143
Other Education	19
Instructional Media Design	10

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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