by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,951 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
Hinds Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hinds Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to take a look at Itawamba Community College. ICC is a small public college located in the remote area of Fulton.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Itawamba Community College
It is difficult to beat Northwest Mississippi Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. NWCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Senatobia.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northwest Mississippi Community College
East Central Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. East Central Community College is a small public college located in the remote area of Decatur.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from East Central Community College
Located in the remote area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pearl River Community College
Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Coahoma Community College
Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Located in the town of Meridian, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Meridian Community College
Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northeast Mississippi Community College
Jones County Junior College is a small public college located in the town of Ellisville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Jones County Junior College
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 34 | 7,085 |
| Virginia | 34 | 6,800 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 4,615 |
| Florida | 32 | 63,334 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 17,285 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 5,565 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 9,311 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,520 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,766 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 3,767 |
| Alabama | 24 | 5,517 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 4,951 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 222 |
| Communication & Journalism | 51 |
| Social Sciences | 32 |
| History | 30 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 16 |
| English Language & Literature | 13 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 11 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1 |
