Mississippi is home to 13 private and eight public colleges and universities. Each year, more than 120,000 students pursue a wide range of disciplines in Mississippi institutions of higher learning.
Madison County has Holmes Community College within its borders, located in Ridgeland. Also listed are several colleges and universities that are within a 30-minute commute of Madison County:
 Holmes Community College in Ridgeland
Holmes Community College, Ridgeland Campus, serves nearly 3,000 students and is part of the second largest community college district in the state .
The Ridgeland Campus provides a wide array of academic and vocational/technical programs and serves as continuing education and cultural activities center.
The Ridgeland Campus often changes their course offerings and degree programs to meet the demands of the community. Some of the degree programs are listed below:
- Agriculture
- Business Administration/Accounting
- Child Development Technology
- Computer Science
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- Forestry and Wildlife
- Nursing programs
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