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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Mississippi

12 Colleges in the United States
$20,240 Avg Student Debt
$40,331 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Secondary Education Badge [Secondary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/secondary-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for secondary education students.

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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Secondary Education Schools

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Itawamba Community College earned the #1 spot for value among secondary education schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $10,942. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $40,832. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #2 place for secondary education. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Students borrow a median of $6,200 to complete the secondary education program here. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $18,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in secondary education will find it at Northwest Mississippi Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $8,803. Secondary Education graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $18,490 early in their careers. Set against $8,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi Valley State University earned it the #4 place for secondary education. Located in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,692. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,919 ten years after entry. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Mississippi University For Women one of the best values for secondary education. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,492. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Mississippi University For Women generally make around $36,812. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Alcorn State University crest
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,785. Students borrow a median of $29,674 to complete the secondary education program here. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $35,436. Set against $29,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Delta State University earned the #7 position for value in secondary education this year. 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. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $19,500. Secondary Education graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $41,156 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University earned the #8 position for value in secondary education this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $20,754. Secondary Education graduates of William Carey University earn a median of $39,520 early in their careers. Set against $20,754 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #9 spot for secondary education value this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $21,500. Secondary Education graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $40,198 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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University Of Southern Mississippi earned the #10 position for value in secondary education this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the secondary education program here. Secondary Education graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $38,766 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.

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Jackson State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $31,000. Secondary Education graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $38,593 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jackson State University admits about 93% of applicants.

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Mississippi College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. 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. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $23,021. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $40,936. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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