Best History Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi has 4 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 36 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,912 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

4
Schools in MS
$30,912
MS Avg. Earnings
$30,243
National Avg.
607
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Mississippi

Public Schools (3)
$31,562
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$28,960
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Mississippi produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Mississippi, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Southern Mississippi logo

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public

$32,162
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,793
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 99.4%
#2
University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public

$36,668
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 97.8%
#3
Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$25,856
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,390
Graduates: 20
Acceptance: 76.3%
#4
Mississippi College logo

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS · Private

$28,960
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 48.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Mississippi?
University of Southern Mississippi ranks #1 for History in Mississippi with median graduate earnings of $32,162 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering History programs in the state.
How much do History graduates earn in Mississippi?
History graduates in Mississippi earn an average of $30,912 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.
What is the hardest History school to get into in Mississippi?
Mississippi College is the most selective History program in Mississippi with an acceptance rate of 48.9%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 80.6%.
Should I attend a public or private school for History in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, private History programs produce average earnings of $28,960 vs $31,562 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.