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2026 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Mississippi

15 Colleges in the United States
4,896 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Awarded
$28,993 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

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Leading the list is University Of Mississippi Main Campus, our #1 school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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. There were roughly 59 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $37,174. Students borrow a median of $25,450 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 153 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $37,800 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,438. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at University Of Southern Mississippi

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William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at William Carey University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 26 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at William Carey University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from William Carey University earn around $46,292 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,079 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for William Carey University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, landing the #4 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. About 64 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $36,318. Students borrow a median of $28,435 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Mississippi State University

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at Delta State University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 35 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Delta State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $41,580. Students borrow a median of $29,250 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Delta State University

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Jackson State University landed the #6 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 16 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Jackson State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $41,812 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $48,911 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Jackson State University

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Hinds Community College came in at #7 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 800 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Hinds Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $20,965 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,603 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Hinds Community College

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Itawamba Community College placed #8 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Fulton. There were roughly 339 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Itawamba Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $19,091. Itawamba Community College graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Itawamba Community College

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Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #9 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded about 481 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $21,515 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,885 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Northwest Mississippi Community College

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Meridian Community College landed the #10 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Meridian. About 206 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Meridian Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Meridian Community College earn a median of $24,817 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $4,989. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Meridian Community College

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Holmes Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Holmes Community College awarded about 85 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Holmes Community College earn around $25,496 in the first couple years of their career. Holmes Community College graduates carry a median of $11,789 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Holmes Community College

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East Central Community College earned the #12 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 284 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at East Central Community College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of East Central Community College earn a median of $17,810 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,646 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for East Central Community College

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Northeast Mississippi Community College earned the #13 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 410 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Northeast Mississippi Community College earn around $21,819 in the first couple years of their career. Northeast Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $7,011 in student loans. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Northeast Mississippi Community College

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Jones County Junior College came in at #14 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ellisville. About 529 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Jones County Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $23,319 in their early career. Jones County Junior College graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Jones County Junior College

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University placed #15 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Alcorn State. About 56% of students finish within six years. Alcorn State University awarded about 64 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Alcorn State University earn around $26,269 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $39,250. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Alcorn State University

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Pearl River Community College placed #16 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Pearl River Community College awarded about 626 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Pearl River Community College earn around $19,354 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pearl River Community College

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #17 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 156 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $21,260 in their early career. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Coahoma Community College placed #18 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Clarksdale. Coahoma Community College awarded about 85 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Coahoma Community College earn a median of $20,069 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,601. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Coahoma Community College

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Mississippi Valley State University earned the #19 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. Mississippi Valley State University graduates 27% of students within six years. Mississippi Valley State University awarded about 50 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Mississippi Valley State University

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Mississippi Delta Community College earned the #20 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Moorhead. Mississippi Delta Community College awarded about 109 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn a median of $18,965 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mississippi Delta Community College

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Mississippi University For Women ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Columbus. About 47% of students finish within six years. Mississippi University For Women awarded about 12 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $31,811 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,673 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Mississippi University For Women

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East Mississippi Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. East Mississippi Community College awarded about 48 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from East Mississippi Community College earn around $34,012 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,875 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for East Mississippi Community College

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Southwest Mississippi Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Summit. Southwest Mississippi Community College awarded about 259 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $50,292 in their early career. Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $21,057 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 28 schools evaluated.

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