2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Mississippi

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS

Our analysis ranked Itawamba Community College the best value for a degree in social work in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $10,942. Social Work graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS

A rank of #2 makes Coahoma Community College one of the best values for social work. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete the social work program here. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Coahoma Community College generally make around $29,600. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

3

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #3 place for social work. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $10,831. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $32,145. That is a strong return on a $10,831 median debt.

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Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS

Students looking for strong value in social work will find it at Northwest Mississippi Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the social work program here. Social Work graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,001 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

A rank of #5 makes Mississippi Valley State University one of the best values for social work. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,692. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,919 ten years after entry. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Social Work graduates carry a median of $21,986 in student loans. Early-career social work graduates make about $31,190. Set against $21,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University earned the #7 position for value in social work this year. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. Students from in state pay about $8,785 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $31,900 to complete the social work program here. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Alcorn State University generally make around $37,028. That is a strong return on a $31,900 median debt. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.

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Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Delta State University placed #8 among the best values for social work. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $41,580. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Delta State University admits about 100% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University earned the #9 position for value in social work this year. 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. Social Work graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Social Work graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $29,242 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

University Of Southern Mississippi earned the #10 position for value in social work this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $30,700. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $35,903. Set against $30,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University placed #11 among the best values for social work. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,965, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $36,403. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $32,900. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.