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2025 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi

17 Colleges in Mississippi
5,827 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,562 Avg Early-Career Salary
Liberal Arts General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,827 degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi The liberal arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies 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 liberal arts degree levels they offer.

10 Top Mississippi Schools in Liberal Arts

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$37,174 Median Starting Salary

University of Mississippi is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Ole Miss is a very large public university located in the remote town of University. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were roughly 84 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from University of Mississippi earn a boost of around $5,612 over the average earnings of liberal arts general studies majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,580 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
34.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies needs to check out Hinds Community College. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #976 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Hinds Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1580 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Hinds Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn an average of $20,965 for their early career.

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Associates Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts Program Name

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Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$36,318 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Mississippi State University if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #583 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 58 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the liberal arts general studies program at Mississippi State University make $4,756 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
161 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$37,800 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies needs to take a look at University of Southern Mississippi. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1161 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 161 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from University of Southern Mississippi make $6,238 more than the average liberal arts grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
276 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$19,091 Median Starting Salary

ICC is a small public college located in the remote area of Fulton. This college ranks 12th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 276 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $19,091 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
705 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$21,515 Median Starting Salary

NWCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Senatobia. This college ranks 13th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 705 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at NWCC in the most recent data year. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients typically make around $21,515 at the beginning of their careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
310 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$17,810 Median Starting Salary

East Central Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Decatur. This college ranks 18th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 310 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at East Central Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career wages of $17,810.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in General Studies Program Name

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$25,496 Median Starting Salary

Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Goodman. A Best Colleges rank of #1318 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Holmes Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 112 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients usually earn an average of $25,496 at the beginning of their careers.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
589 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 15th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 589 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pearl River Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn around $19,354 for their early career.

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Alcorn State crest
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,269 Median Starting Salary

Alcorn State is a small public university located in the remote area of Alcorn State. This university ranks 21st out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 64 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make around $26,269 in their early career salary.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 7,724
Florida 282 64,443
North Carolina 279 18,227
Virginia 274 9,294
Tennessee 269 10,179
South Carolina 248 4,243
Kentucky 244 6,493
Louisiana 242 2,864
Arkansas 234 5,153
Alabama 233 5,890
West Virginia 207 3,558

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Liberal Arts General Studies is one of 0 different types of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs to choose from.

Liberal Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 3,613
Liberal Arts 1,517
Individualized Studies 697

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