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2026 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,288 Avg Student Debt
$47,567 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Nursing Science Badge [Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing science students.

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2026 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Science Schools

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value nursing science schools in Mississippi. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $21,450 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $91,554. Set against $21,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value nursing science schools. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $25,125. Nursing Science graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $119,800 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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