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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Mississippi

23 accredited institutions in Mississippi offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

23

Colleges

1,776

Graduates/yr

18

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Mississippi

PublicBachelor's

University of Southern Mississippi

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Mississippi

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Belhaven University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Northwest Mississippi Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mississippi College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Delta State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hinds Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Itawamba Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Jackson State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

East Mississippi Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Mississippi Valley State University

In-State Tuition

Mississippi University for Women

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

William Carey University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Holmes Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Meridian Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Alcorn State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Millsaps College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tougaloo College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Mississippi Delta Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Coahoma Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Mississippi

Mississippi has 23 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 1,776 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Mississippi residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.