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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Mississippi

5,698 students earned Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Mississippi

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 5,107
Bachelor’s Degree 581
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 39.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Mississippi

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Mississippi

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,036 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $23,615 after graduation.

751 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $27,664 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,449.

581 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,695 a year.

554 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,535 Total Students

A typical student attending Jones County Junior College will pay a net price of $5,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

394 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,243 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

369 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 49% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,091. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,072 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,796 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $5,914.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032. 99% of the teachers are full time.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in MS

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Visual & Performing Arts 696
English Language & Literature 331
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 162
Theology & Religious Vocations 95
Philosophy & Religious Studies 52

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

View Nationwide Liberal Arts & Humanities Report

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