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2026 Best Education Schools in Mississippi

10 Colleges in the United States
4,082 Education Degrees Awarded
$37,442 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best education schools.

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Best Schools for Education in Mississippi

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Education

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No school ranked higher than Itawamba Community College this year for education. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. There were roughly 101 education students who graduated with this degree at Itawamba Community College in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Itawamba Community College graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Itawamba Community College

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 686 education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Mississippi State University earn around $42,631 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,411. Get the full education details for Mississippi State University

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Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #3 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Senatobia. There were roughly 45 education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $18,490. Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $8,803 in student loans. Get the full education details for Northwest Mississippi Community College

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Students looking for a strong education program will find one at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the town of University. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. About 468 education degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Education graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $40,616 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,937. More information about a degree in education from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Holmes Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Holmes Community College awarded about 68 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $18,553 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,200 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Holmes Community College

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University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #6 spot for education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 533 education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $38,766 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. See the full education program report for University Of Southern Mississippi

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 599 education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from William Carey University generally make around $52,230. William Carey University graduates carry a median of $24,954 in student loans. Get the full education details for William Carey University

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #8 for education this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Perkinston. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded about 87 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $34,214 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,562 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Mississippi College placed #9 among the best education schools. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Mississippi College awarded about 284 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $47,678 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,644 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Mississippi College

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East Mississippi Community College landed the #10 spot for education this year. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 36 education students who graduated with this degree at East Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. East Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Get the full education details for East Mississippi Community College

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Delta State University landed the #11 spot for education this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 273 education degrees were awarded at Delta State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $35,664 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,141 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Delta State University

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Belhaven University landed the #12 spot for education this year. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. Belhaven University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 206 education degrees were awarded at Belhaven University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $46,735. Students borrow a median of $34,181 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Belhaven University

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Mississippi University For Women landed the #13 spot for education this year. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. Mississippi University For Women graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 41 education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi University For Women in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $36,812 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education from Mississippi University For Women

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Copiah Lincoln Community College earned the #14 position for education this year. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Copiah Lincoln Community College awarded about 76 education degrees in the most recent data year. See the full education program report for Copiah Lincoln Community College

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Jackson State University came in at #15 for education this year. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. Jackson State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 417 education degrees were awarded at Jackson State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Jackson State University earn around $39,020 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,137. See the full education program report for Jackson State University

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Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College placed #16 among the best education schools. Set in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 education degrees were awarded at Blue Mountain College in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Blue Mountain College earn around $37,390 in the first couple years of their career. Blue Mountain College graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Read more about the education program at Blue Mountain College

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best education schools. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public university. Alcorn State University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 72 education students who graduated with this degree at Alcorn State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Alcorn State University earn around $35,436 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,674. More information about a degree in education from Alcorn State University

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Mississippi Valley State University placed #18 among the best education schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Itta Bena. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. About 45 education degrees were awarded at Mississippi Valley State University in the most recent year. See the full education program report for Mississippi Valley State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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