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

Natchez, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $8,373 to $61,025 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $69,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Natchez

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Natchez. Distances are calculated from Natchez 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 Natchez. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 82.5 miles from Natchez BOC Score44.4
Published tuition$21,698 - $39,167
Online programsYes

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#2

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 88.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score41.0
Published tuition$43,815 - $61,025
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#3

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA 89.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score45.7
Published tuition$8,373 - $22,647
Online programsYes

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Natchez

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$59,810
Management Analyst$69,390
Technical Writer$65,220
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$45,240
Editor$54,380
Training and Development Specialist$53,680
Human Resources Specialist$60,300

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.


Natchez at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,613Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Natchez. The closest is Mississippi College in Clinton, MS (82.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern Louisiana University (89.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in Mississippi are: Management Analyst ($69,390), Technical Writer ($65,220), Human Resources Specialist ($60,300). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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.