Best English Schools Near Oxford, MS (2026)

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

Oxford, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $38,420 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 26,086. Median household income is $59,901 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% 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 Oxford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Oxford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oxford 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 Oxford. 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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#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS 0.6 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 74.8 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,919
Avg net price $9,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 75.6 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS 81.1 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,991
Avg net price $13,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS 87.5 miles from Oxford
  • 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

#6

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS 140.1 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,724
Avg net price $17,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 145.8 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 145.9 miles from Oxford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,440
Avg net price $15,676/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Oxford

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.

Oxford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,086 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,901 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Oxford, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Oxford. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi Valley State University (74.8 miles). 4 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 Oxford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Olive Branch instead of Oxford?

Olive Branch, MS is 45.2 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study english?

Oxford’s median household income of $59,901 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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 Oxford

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Oxford:

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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