2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Mississippi
[Individualized Studies](/majors/liberal-arts-sciences-humanities/liberal-arts-and-general-studies/individualized-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong individualized studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for individualized studies students.
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2027 Best Value Individualized Studies Schools in Mississippi
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in individualized studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Individualized Studies Schools
For return on investment in individualized studies, no school beat Itawamba Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete the individualized studies program here. Individualized Studies graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $19,091 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
East Central Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #2 spot this year. East Central Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Decatur. In-state tuition and fees average $3,990, compared with $6,090 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for individualized studies graduates is $5,646. Individualized Studies graduates of East Central Community College earn a median of $17,810 early in their careers. Set against $5,646 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in individualized studies will find it at Meridian Community College, which ranked #3. Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Meridian. In-state tuition and fees average $4,078, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $4,989 to complete the individualized studies program here. Individualized Studies graduates of Meridian Community College earn a median of $24,817 early in their careers. Set against $4,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Mississippi University For Women one of the best values for individualized studies. Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,492. Individualized Studies graduates carry a median of $29,673 in student loans. Early-career individualized studies graduates make about $31,811. That is a strong return on a $29,673 median debt. Mississippi University For Women admits about 90% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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