Mississippi's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Mississippi have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 36,907 that were offered by Mississippi's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 0% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2024
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Mississippi
There are at least 10 schools offering degrees in Mississippi, and 10 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 13,131 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2024, a total of 6,559 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 4,568 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Mississippi. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2024, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Blue Mountain Christian University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Blue Mountain Christian University. In 2024, 148 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
540
Completions By Degree
177
Est. Online Degree Availability
54%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Millsaps College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Millsaps College. In 2024, 150 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
622
Completions By Degree
179
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tougaloo College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tougaloo College. In 2024, 91 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 24 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
541
Completions By Degree
119
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wesley Biblical Seminary is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Wesley Biblical Seminary. In 2024, 41 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
19
Completions By Degree
44
Est. Online Degree Availability
93%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rust College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rust College. In 2024, 80 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
731
Completions By Degree
80
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Belhaven University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Belhaven University. In 2024, 687 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 17 associate degrees, 397 bachelor's degrees, and 33 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,414
Completions By Degree
1,134
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-Mississippi is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-Mississippi. In 2024, 23 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 13 associate degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
277
Completions By Degree
48
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi College. In 2024, 565 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 541 bachelor's degrees, and 134 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,098
Completions By Degree
1,240
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
William Carey University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at William Carey University. In 2024, 565 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 563 master's degrees, and 239 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,772
Completions By Degree
1,367
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Mississippi
There are 8 four-year public colleges located in Mississippi. About 57,206 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 19,390 degrees were completed at public colleges in Mississippi. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Delta State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Delta State University. In 2024, 431 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 275 master's degrees, and 19 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,627
Completions By Degree
725
Est. Online Degree Availability
51%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi State University. In 2024, 4,629 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,134 master's degrees, and 242 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,154
Completions By Degree
6,005
Est. Online Degree Availability
51%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Valley State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi Valley State University. In 2024, 238 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 90 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,169
Completions By Degree
328
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi University for Women is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mississippi University for Women. In 2024, 708 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 37 associate degrees, 122 master's degrees, and 6 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,701
Completions By Degree
873
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Mississippi is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Mississippi. In 2024, 3,887 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,148 master's degrees, and 731 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
17,157
Completions By Degree
5,766
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jackson State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Jackson State University. In 2024, 839 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 429 master's degrees, and 68 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,905
Completions By Degree
1,336
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Alcorn State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Alcorn State University. In 2024, 475 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 22 associate degrees, 147 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,344
Completions By Degree
648
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Southern Mississippi is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Southern Mississippi. In 2024, 2,578 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 858 master's degrees, and 273 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,149
Completions By Degree
3,709
Est. Online Degree Availability
53%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Mississippi
There are 15 community colleges in Mississippi where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2024, about 49,223 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Mississippi, and about 13,129 associate degrees were completed.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwest Mississippi Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,628
Completions By Degree
434
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,973
Completions By Degree
527
Est. Online Degree Availability
76%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Itawamba Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,730
Completions By Degree
980
Est. Online Degree Availability
73%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
East Central Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,638
Completions By Degree
372
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jones County Junior College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,474
Completions By Degree
804
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hinds Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,514
Completions By Degree
2,319
Est. Online Degree Availability
80%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Delta Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,692
Completions By Degree
277
Est. Online Degree Availability
17%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Coahoma Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,349
Completions By Degree
264
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pearl River Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,579
Completions By Degree
1,051
Est. Online Degree Availability
60%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Holmes Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,901
Completions By Degree
1,003
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast Mississippi Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,566
Completions By Degree
736
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
East Mississippi Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,596
Completions By Degree
724
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,284
Completions By Degree
2,075
Est. Online Degree Availability
74%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Meridian Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,143
Completions By Degree
464
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Mississippi Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.