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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Mississippi

[General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general economics students.

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• Best Value General Economics Schools in Mississippi

2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value General Economics Schools

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

$9,772 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,444 Avg Student Debt

$50,994 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among general economics schools in Mississippi. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. General Economics graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans. General Economics graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Set against $22,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

$12,407 In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,875 Avg Student Debt

$34,724 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tougaloo College earned it the #2 place for general economics. Located in the city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,407. Students borrow a median of $42,875 to complete the general economics program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,724. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tougaloo College admits about 60% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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