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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges in the United States
$23,303 Avg Student Debt
$48,882 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mathematics students.

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2027 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Mississippi Main Campus the best value for a degree in mathematics in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete the mathematics program here. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $50,876. That is a strong return on a $22,444 median debt. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Students looking for strong value in mathematics will find it at Mississippi State University, which ranked #2. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. 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 mathematics graduates is $22,050. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $48,084. Set against $22,050 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete the mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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