Best English Schools Near Columbus, MS (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Columbus, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $12,180 to $34,172 per year for indexed programs. Columbus has a population of about 23,616. Median household income is $40,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $65,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Columbus

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Columbus, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Columbus city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Columbus. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS 1.1 miles from Columbus
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,128
Avg net price $12,411/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi english page.

English Wages Near Columbus

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Writers and Authors $54,180
Editors $54,380
Technical Writers $65,220
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,680
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,980
Public Relations Specialists $59,810
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,640
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,970

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Columbus at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,616 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,588 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Columbus, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Columbus. The closest is Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Alabama (54.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying english-related roles in Mississippi are: Technical Writers ($65,220), English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($60,680), Public Relations Specialists ($59,810). Wages for Columbus workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Starkville instead of Columbus?

Starkville, MS is 24.2 miles from Columbus and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Columbus an affordable place to study english?

Columbus’s median household income of $40,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Columbus while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Columbus

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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