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Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Mississippi

21 accredited institutions in Mississippi offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

21
Colleges
2,133
Graduates/yr
14
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Mississippi

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Mississippi
University
990
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$9,252
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
429
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$9,665
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
192
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,508
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Jackson State University
Jackson
126
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mississippi College
Clinton
90
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$20,246
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,489
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rust College
Holly Springs
42
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$11,385
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$7,969
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston
39
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena
36
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$7,892
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Itawamba Community College
Fulton
33
Graduates/yr
$3,100
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Holmes Community College
Goodman
33
Graduates/yr
$2,700
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson
21
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba
21
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicBachelor's
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
18
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$7,869
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Millsaps College
Jackson
15
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$40,940
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$23,228
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
12
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$7,992
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
12
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$13,500
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$12,210
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
9
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$10,258
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$14,937
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Belhaven University
Jackson
6
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$28,800
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$14,706
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicAssociate's
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale
3
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain
3
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$19,120
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$14,595
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead
3
Graduates/yr
$3,450
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Mississippi

Mississippi has 21 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 2,133 graduates annually. Of these, 14 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.