2025 Best General Psychology Schools in Mississippi
12
Colleges in Mississippi
1,018
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Ranked #4 in popularity,
general psychology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for general psychology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,018 degrees in general psychology annually.
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Choosing a Great General Psychology School
Your choice of general psychology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general psychology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Psychology Degree Level
The psychology 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 General Psychology Schools in Mississippi.
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Best Schools for General Psychology 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 psychology degree levels they offer.
10 Top Mississippi Schools in Psychology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MS
227
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Mississippi State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general psychology. 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 colleges nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 227 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
206
Psychology Degrees Awarded
University of Mississippi is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general psychology. Ole Miss is a fairly 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 about 206 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from University of Mississippi
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Psychology
Program Name
Advance in your human services or psychology career, or prepare for graduate studies in a variety of fields at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MS
173
Psychology Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of Southern Mississippi if you want to pursue a degree in general psychology. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.
There were approximately 173 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MS
Any student pursuing a degree in general psychology has to look into William Carey University. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1152 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 29 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general psychology from William Carey University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In MS
Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 17 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Blue Mountain College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MS
MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Clinton. A Best Colleges rank of #1006 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MC is a great college overall.
There were about 30 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MS
48
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Jackson State is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Jackson. This university ranks 16th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were about 48 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Masters
Degree Type
MS in Psychology
Program Name
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MS
37
Psychology Degrees Awarded
Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the remote area of Goodman. This college ranks 9th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 37 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In MS
Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 11th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were roughly 11 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In MS
MUW is a small public university located in the town of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #1039 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MUW is a great university overall.
There were about 11 general psychology students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent data year.
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