Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Pascagoula, MS (2026)
Pascagoula, Mississippi has a population of about 21,812. The city’s median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $86,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Pascagoula
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Pascagoula city center.
No Pascagoula-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Pascagoula
Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). 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 | $72,550 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $80,611 |
| Management Analyst | $86,940 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $96,600 |
| Technical Writer | $62,680 | MS statewide | $69,644 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $47,700 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $53,000 |
| Editor | $49,510 | MS statewide | $55,011 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,230 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $71,367 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $65,510 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $72,789 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Pascagoula at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,812 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,286 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
- Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 73.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
- Hattiesburg, MS – 79.3 mi away (81,995 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Pascagoula?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Pascagoula are: Management Analyst ($86,940), Public Relations Specialist ($72,550), Human Resources Specialist ($65,510). 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 Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?
Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula 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.
Related Resources
- Online Liberal Arts Programs in Mississippi
- Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
- Liberal Arts Programs by State
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