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2023 Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi

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Finding the Best Physics School for You

Physics is the #114 most popular major in Mississippi with 45 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Physics program at each school on the list.

Check out the physics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for physics students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 10 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for physics students. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Itawamba Community College is a great place for physics students. Located in the remote town of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.

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The excellent programs at East Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best physics schools in Mississippi. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.

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#7

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

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#7

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

Millsaps College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for physics students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Physics Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Physics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Physics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 244
Virginia 353
North Carolina 356
Florida 358
Tennessee 156
Kentucky 77
South Carolina 107
Louisiana 93
Arkansas 80
Alabama 117
West Virginia 44

Physics is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 21,239
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,821
General Physical Sciences 3,823
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,375
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 1,140

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • 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 A. T. Service.

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