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2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,193 Avg Student Debt
$43,294 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Badge [Social Studies Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/social-studies-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 social studies education students.

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2027 Best Value Social Studies Education Schools in Mississippi

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the social studies education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Social Studies Education Schools

1

Our analysis ranked Itawamba Community College the best value for a degree in social studies education in Mississippi. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the social studies education program here. Early-career social studies education graduates make about $40,832. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in social studies education, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the social studies education program here. Early-career social studies education graduates make about $39,985. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delta State University earned it the #3 place for social studies education. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the social studies education program here. Social Studies Education graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $32,898 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Delta State University admits about 100% 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 #4 place for social studies education. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for social studies education graduates is $25,524. Soon after graduation, social studies education degree recipients from William Carey University generally make around $46,292. Set against $25,524 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi College earned it the #5 place for social studies education. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the social studies education program here. Social Studies Education graduates of Mississippi College earn a median of $39,558 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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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