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

Southaven, Mississippi has a population of about 55,531. The city’s median household income is $76,159 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Southaven, with tuition ranging from $9,412 to $27,692 per year. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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 Southaven

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Southaven city center.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Southaven

Southaven is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

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.

Southaven at a Glance

Other Southaven-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Horn Lake, MS – 4.0 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 7.4 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 10.6 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 14.4 mi away (39,056 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 17.2 mi away (49,177 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts programs are near Southaven, MS?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Southaven. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (48.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Coahoma Community College (58.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Southaven are: Management Analyst ($86,940), Technical Writer ($86,340), Human Resources Specialist ($64,130). 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 Horn Lake instead of Southaven?

Horn Lake, MS is 4.0 miles from Southaven 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 Southaven an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Southaven’s median household income of $76,159 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southaven 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