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2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

13 Colleges
$28,669 Avg Salary
$26,495 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Psychology Bachelor's Degree School for You

General Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 1,069 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Psychology program at each school on the list.

Check out the psychology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the most popular school for general psychology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a very large student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, psychology majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $21,805 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $472, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Mississippi

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 193 students majoring in psychology at Mississippi State, 21% are male and 79% are female.

On average, psychology graduates from Mississippi State take out $24,698 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $224, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Psychology at Mississippi State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.

About 79% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 21% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from Southern Miss carry an average student debt load of $25,583.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Southern Mississippi

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at William Carey University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general psychology schools in Mississippi. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

Women make up 80% of the psychology majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, psychology graduates from William Carey University carry an average student debt load of $31,860.

Full General Psychology at William Carey University Report

#5

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mississippi College is a great place for general psychology students working on their bachelor’s degree. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

Of the 45 students majoring in psychology at MC, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Psychology majors at MC take out an average of $22,577 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full General Psychology at Mississippi College Report

Jackson State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 86% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 14% are male.

Psychology majors at Jackson State take out an average of $33,498 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on General Psychology at Jackson State University

#7

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

Of the 29 students majoring in psychology at Delta State University, 38% are male and 62% are female.

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#8

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general psychology programs. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.

Of the 28 students majoring in psychology at Alcorn State, 29% are male and 71% are female.

Read full report on General Psychology at Alcorn State University

#9

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 10% are male.

Read full report on General Psychology at Blue Mountain College

#10

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

Millsaps College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general psychology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in psychology at the school are women while 20% are male.

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Best General Psychology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 3,544
Virginia 5,413
North Carolina 3,412
Florida 8,073
Tennessee 1,743
Kentucky 1,417
South Carolina 1,372
Louisiana 1,601
Arkansas 981
Alabama 1,571
West Virginia 924

General Psychology is one of 3 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 33,758
Child Development & Psychology 17,542
Other Psychology 2,683

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 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 BruceBlaus.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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