2027 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Mississippi

[Political Science & Government](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong political science & government education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for political science & government students.
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2027 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Mississippi
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the political science & government degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Political Science & Government Schools
University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among political science & government schools in Mississippi. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $25,432 in student loans. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $33,373. That is a strong return on a $25,432 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #2 place for political science & government. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Typical student debt for political science & government graduates is $26,547. Soon after graduation, political science & government degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $29,442. That is a strong return on a $26,547 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Mississippi earned it the #3 place for political science & government. 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, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete the political science & government program here. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Jackson State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value political science & government schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $38,593. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Mississippi College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, 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. Typical student debt for political science & government graduates is $25,510. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $47,611. That is a strong return on a $25,510 median debt. 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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