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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Mississippi

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,897 Avg Student Debt
$41,411 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Badge [Mathematics Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/mathematics-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics education students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Mathematics Education Schools

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For return on investment in mathematics education, no school beat Itawamba Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $40,832. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Mississippi Main Campus one of the best values for mathematics education. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $39,985. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delta State University earned it the #3 place for mathematics education. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,605 in tuition and fees. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $41,580. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

Students looking for strong value in mathematics education will find it at William Carey University, which ranked #4. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $25,524 to complete the mathematics education program here. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $52,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Jackson State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics education, landing the #5 spot this year. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Mathematics Education graduates carry a median of $28,875 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mathematics education degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $36,845. That is a strong return on a $28,875 median debt. Jackson State University admits about 93% of applicants.

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Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College earned the #6 position for value in mathematics education this year. Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $20,180 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mathematics education graduates is $22,542. Early-career mathematics education graduates make about $37,760. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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