2027 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Mississippi

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Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS

Our analysis ranked Holmes Community College the best value for a degree in teacher education in Mississippi. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $6,200 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $32,145. Set against $6,200 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi Valley State University earned it the #2 place for teacher 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.

3

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Alcorn State University, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,785. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $29,674 in student loans. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $35,436. Set against $29,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

A rank of #4 makes Delta State University one of the best values for teacher education. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $8,605 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $41,156. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Jackson State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $31,000. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $39,917. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.