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2027 Best Value Business Economics Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in the United States
$24,692 Avg Student Debt
$47,826 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Business Economics Badge [Business Economics](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-managerial-economics/business-economics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value business economics schools.

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2027 Best Value Business Economics Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in business economics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Business Economics Schools

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis ranked Mississippi State University the best value for a degree in business economics in Mississippi. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical student debt for business economics graduates is $23,969. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $47,383. Set against $23,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in business economics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Business Economics graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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