2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Mississippi
[General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general journalism education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general journalism students.
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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Mississippi
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Journalism Schools
Leading the list is Itawamba Community College, our #1 best value for general journalism in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Typical student debt for general journalism graduates is $10,942. Soon after graduation, general journalism degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $24,225 to complete the general journalism program here. Early-career general journalism graduates make about $35,389. Set against $24,225 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general journalism program here. General Journalism graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $29,591 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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