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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,278 Avg Student Debt
$48,533 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Chemistry Badge [Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry 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 chemistry students.

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2027 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Chemistry Schools

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value chemistry schools in Mississippi. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $26,219. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $35,132. That is a strong return on a $26,219 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #2 place for chemistry. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,969 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the best values for chemistry. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for chemistry graduates is $25,415. Chemistry graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at Mississippi College, which ranked #4. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,500. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,510 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $47,611. That is a strong return on a $25,510 median debt. Mississippi College admits about 29% of applicants.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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