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Best Public Administration Colleges in Mississippi

16 accredited institutions in Mississippi offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

16
Colleges
1,458
Graduates/yr
13
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Mississippi

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Mississippi
University
405
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$9,252
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
216
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,508
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Jackson State University
Jackson
186
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
111
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$9,665
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
Itawamba Community College
Fulton
84
Graduates/yr
$3,100
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicBachelor's
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
75
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$7,869
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Holmes Community College
Goodman
60
Graduates/yr
$2,700
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena
60
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$7,892
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia
54
Graduates/yr
$3,400
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Delta State University
Cleveland
45
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$8,435
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Belhaven University
Jackson
36
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$28,800
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$14,706
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson
33
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mississippi College
Clinton
33
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$20,246
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,489
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicAssociate's
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale
30
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba
24
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rust College
Holly Springs
6
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$11,385
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$7,969
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Public Administration in Mississippi

Mississippi has 16 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 1,458 graduates annually. Of these, 13 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.