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2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Mississippi

[General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/aeronautics-aviation-aerospace-science-and-technology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students.

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• Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Mississippi

2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools

1

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

$4,250 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,385 Avg Student Debt

$30,774 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Hinds Community College the best value for a degree in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates carry a median of $16,385 in student loans. Early-career general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates make about $34,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

$8,605 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,500 Avg Student Debt

$41,991 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delta State University earned it the #2 place for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. In-state tuition and fees average $8,605. Typical student debt for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates is $21,500. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $51,585 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.