2023 Best Education Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Education School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, education was the most popular one in Mississippi. In total, 2,371 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Mississippi.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Education Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Education Schools in Mississippi
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Top Mississippi Schools in Education
Our analysis found Mississippi College to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out of the 9 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Education Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Education Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means William Carey University is a great place for education students. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
With a ranking of #7, Belhaven University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
With a ranking of #8, Alcorn State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
Jackson State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best education programs. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 5,192 |
| North Carolina | 4,150 |
| Virginia | 7,400 |
| Tennessee | 3,386 |
| Georgia | 6,283 |
| West Virginia | 924 |
| Louisiana | 1,732 |
| South Carolina | 2,297 |
| Kentucky | 3,387 |
| Arkansas | 3,395 |
| Alabama | 3,231 |
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Education Related Rankings by Major
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| General Education | 21,189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
| Student Counseling | 13,840 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,387 |
| Teaching English or French | 4,743 |
| Other Education | 2,513 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,672 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,215 |
| Education Philosophy | 421 |
| International Education | 257 |
| Teaching Assistants | 20 |
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
| History | 4,391 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Horadrim.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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