by our College Data Analytics Team
[Precision Production](/majors/production-product-development/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for precision production students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in precision production, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Coahoma Community College, our #1 best value for precision production in Mississippi. Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarksdale. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Coahoma Community College earn a median of $29,600 early in their careers. Set against $11,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Hinds Community College, which ranked #2. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,500. Early-career precision production graduates make about $22,434. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Set in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $5,500. Early-career precision production graduates make about $35,345. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in precision production will find it at Mississippi Delta Community College, which ranked #4. Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Moorhead. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $13,819 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $42,854. That is a strong return on a $13,819 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Copiah Lincoln Community College one of the best values for precision production. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Wesson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $31,241 ten years out.
Pearl River Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,700, compared with $6,100 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $13,482. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Pearl River Community College generally make around $34,785. Set against $13,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Itawamba Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $10,942. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Itawamba Community College generally make around $35,061. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Central Community College came in at #8 for value in precision production 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, while out-of-state students pay about $6,090. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $6,382. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from East Central Community College generally make around $32,981. Set against $6,382 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Holmes Community College came in at #9 for value in precision production this year. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $32,145. That is a strong return on a $13,191 median debt.
Meridian Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value precision production schools. Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Meridian. In-state tuition and fees average $4,078, while out-of-state students pay about $6,478. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $10,368 in student loans. Early-career precision production graduates make about $31,988. That is a strong return on a $10,368 median debt.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earned the #11 position for value in precision production this year. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Precision Production 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.
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #12 spot for precision production value this year. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Senatobia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,990. Soon after graduation, precision production degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $36,303. Set against $9,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Jones County Junior College came in at #13 for value in precision production this year. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,700, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for precision production graduates is $9,559. Precision Production graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of $33,655 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Delta Technical College landed the #14 spot for precision production value this year. Set in the suburb of Horn Lake, Delta Technical College is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Precision Production graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Precision Production graduates of Delta Technical College earn a median of $31,630 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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