2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

[Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #1 spot for value among physical sciences schools in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Physical Sciences graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $26,219. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $35,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #3 place for physical sciences. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,286 to complete the physical sciences program here. Physical Sciences graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $53,101 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in physical sciences will find it at University Of Southern Mississippi, which ranked #4. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Typical student debt for physical sciences graduates is $25,415. Early-career physical sciences graduates make about $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Mississippi College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete the physical sciences program here. Soon after graduation, physical sciences degree recipients from Mississippi College generally make around $47,611. Set against $25,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 29%.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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