by our College Data Analytics Team
[Pre-Nursing Studies](/majors/health-care-professions/health-medical-preparatory-programs/pre-nursing-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for pre-nursing studies students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the pre-nursing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in pre-nursing studies, no school beat Coahoma Community College this year. Set in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Coahoma Community College earn a median of $21,070 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,745 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Copiah Lincoln Community College one of the best values for pre-nursing studies. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at East Mississippi Community College earned it the #3 place for pre-nursing studies. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Students borrow a median of $8,375 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. That is a strong return on a $8,375 median debt.
Holmes Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-nursing studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Early-career pre-nursing studies graduates make about $21,326. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in pre-nursing studies will find it at Mississippi College, which ranked #5. 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. Typical student debt for pre-nursing studies graduates is $25,510. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $47,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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