Best General Studies Schools Near Brandon, MS (2026)

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

Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $114,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Brandon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Brandon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brandon 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 Brandon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Sort:
#1

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS 10.9 miles from Brandon
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS 12.8 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $23,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 20.3 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southeastern Baptist College

Laurel, MS 61.3 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,946
Avg net price $8,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS 73.0 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,421
Avg net price $13,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 76.2 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,140
Avg net price $21,708/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS 78.7 miles from Brandon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,087
Avg net price $14,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, MS 87.8 miles from Brandon
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

General Studies Wages Near Brandon

Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $114,190 Jackson, MS $128,303
Management Analysts $59,030 Jackson, MS $66,326
Human Resources Specialists $62,720 Jackson, MS $70,472
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,310 Jackson, MS $67,764
Writers and Authors $54,180 MS statewide $60,876
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,980 Jackson, MS $57,281
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,100 Jackson, MS $67,528
Social and Community Service Managers $71,470 Jackson, MS $80,303

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.

Brandon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $93,073 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Other Brandon-Area Cities With General Studies Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Brandon, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Brandon. The closest is Belhaven University in Jackson, MS (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Copiah-Lincoln Community College (47.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Brandon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Brandon are: General and Operations Managers ($114,190), Social and Community Service Managers ($71,470), Human Resources Specialists ($62,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?

Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Brandon an affordable place to study general studies?

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon 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.

Learn More About General Studies Programs

Other Programs Available in Brandon

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

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.

Back to Best General Studies Schools in Mississippi (2026)