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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,150 Avg Student Debt
$47,444 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Special Education Badge [Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for special education students.

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2027 Best Value Special Education Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in special education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Special Education Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Mississippi Main Campus, our #1 best value for special education in Mississippi. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $22,444. Special Education graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Set against $22,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at William Carey University earned it the #2 place for special education. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,079 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of William Carey University earn a median of $46,292 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,079 median debt. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Special Education graduates carry a median of $22,302 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $41,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

4

University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value special education schools. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Special Education graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Early-career special education graduates make about $52,338. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in special education will find it at Mississippi College, which ranked #5. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $42,738 early in their careers. Set against $25,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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