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2026 Best English Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges in the United States
133 English Degrees Awarded
$34,148 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in English

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best english schools. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 39 english degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $24,389. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,537 in student loans. Read more about the english program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Mississippi State University awarded about 27 english degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english degree from Mississippi State University earn around $25,651 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full english details for Mississippi State University

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in english, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 57 english degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Graduates of the english program make about $52,338 in their early career. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Get the full english details for University Of Southern Mississippi

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in english, ranking #4. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. About 10 english degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their english degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn around $34,214 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in english from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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