Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Jackson, MS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jackson, Mississippi has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $21,698 to $61,025 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 149,827. Median household income is $43,238 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $65,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Jackson

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Jackson. Distances are calculated from Jackson city center.

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 Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Published tuition$43,815 - $61,025

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Published tuition$21,698 - $39,167

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Jackson

Jackson 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)
Public Relations Specialist	$60,310	Jackson, MS	$67,764
Management Analyst	$59,030	Jackson, MS	$66,326
Technical Writer	$65,220	MS statewide	$73,281
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist	$47,990	Jackson, MS	$53,921
Editor	$49,650	Jackson, MS	$55,787
Training and Development Specialist	$51,130	Jackson, MS	$57,449
Human Resources Specialist	$62,720	Jackson, MS	$70,472

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	149,827	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$43,238	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	28.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	89.0 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Hinds County	282 workers, 25 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Jackson-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

Pearl, MS – 7.7 mi away (26,485 pop)
Clinton, MS – 7.9 mi away (25,211 pop)
Ridgeland, MS – 8.3 mi away (24,483 pop)
Madison, MS – 11.9 mi away (26,031 pop)
Brandon, MS – 13.3 mi away (23,826 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Jackson, MS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Jackson. The closest is Millsaps College in Jackson, MS (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi College (7.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Jackson are: Technical Writer ($65,220), Human Resources Specialist ($62,720), Public Relations Specialist ($60,310). 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 Jackson?

Pearl, MS is 7.7 miles from Jackson and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jackson an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Jackson’s median household income of $43,238 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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