by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's 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 schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
University of Mississippi is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Ole Miss is a very large public university located in the remote town of University.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Mississippi
It's hard to beat Mississippi State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mississippi State University
University of Southern Mississippi is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Southern Mississippi
Alcorn State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Alcorn State is a small public university located in the remote area of Alcorn State.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Alcorn State University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 838 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,059 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,473 |
| Alabama | 33 | 333 |
| Georgia | 33 | 619 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 1,012 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 654 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 463 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 916 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,077 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 514 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 421 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 663 |
| Social Sciences | 501 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 225 |
| English Language & Literature | 180 |
| History | 146 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 76 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 43 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 36 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 4 |
