Psychology · Mississippi
Psychology colleges in Mississippi
CampusPin lists 24 U.S. colleges in Mississippi that offer Psychology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Psychology majors study human cognition, behavior, and emotion, preparing graduates for clinical, research, business, and human-services careers (and graduate school in clinical, counseling, and I/O psych).
Schools in Mississippi that offer Psychology
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,549
Acceptance
25%
Enrollment
2,752
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$29,195
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
3,534
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$19,280
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
565
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,490
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,314
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,948
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,605
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,365
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,914
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,825
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,533
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,510
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,847
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,018
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,090
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
6,564
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$43,815
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
624
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$21,698
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
3,804
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,490
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,231
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,815
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
22,519
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$7,912
Acceptance
51%
Enrollment
1,517
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,181
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$13,840
Acceptance
35%
Enrollment
428
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,960
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,497
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$11,398
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
695
University of Mississippi
University, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
23,944
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,618
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
12,997
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$14,685
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
4,153
Psychology programs in Mississippi: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 24 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
24
Public / private
17 / 7
Universities / 2-year
14 / 10
Cities represented
21
In-state tuition range
$3,420–$43,815
Median in-state tuition
$8,577
Lowest published in-state tuition
Itawamba Community College
$3,420
Most selective
Alcorn State University
25% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Mississippi
23,944 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Psychology program
- General, developmental, and social psychology
- Abnormal and clinical psychology
- Cognitive psychology and neuroscience
- Biological psychology
- Statistics and research methods
- Personality theory
- Industrial-organizational psychology
- Senior research project or internship
Where a Psychology degree can lead
- Case Manager / Human Services
- School Counselor (with M.Ed)
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD)
- Marketing / UX Researcher
- HR Specialist
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (varies; clinical PhD median far higher)
Psychology is one of the most popular U.S. majors, with about 116,000 bachelor's degrees awarded each year. Programs cover developmental, social, cognitive, abnormal, biological, and personality psychology, plus statistics and research methods. Many BS-track programs require additional natural-science prerequisites for graduates aiming at clinical or counseling psychology graduate school.
A Psychology bachelor's degree alone qualifies graduates for human-services, case-management, sales, marketing, and HR roles. Clinical practice requires a master's (LPC) or doctoral (PhD/PsyD) degree.
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