by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 25 schools across Mississippi to determine which have the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our analysis found Mississippi Delta Community College to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Mississippi in this year’s ranking. Located in Moorhead, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi Delta Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,982.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hinds Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in Raymond, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hinds Community College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,229.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Itawamba Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Itawamba Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,123.
The quality degree programs at Southwest Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi. SMCC is a public institution located in Summit, Mississippi.
Southwest Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,738.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Holmes Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Goodman, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Holmes Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,231.
Mississippi State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, the school is a large public institution.
Mississippi State University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,155.
University of Mississippi ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. University of Mississippi is a large public school located in University, Mississippi.
Not only is University of Mississippi a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,977.
Coahoma Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Coahoma Community College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $622.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. This small public school is located in Wesson, Mississippi.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,623.
William Carey University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. William Carey University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Not only is William Carey University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,873.
With a ranking of #11, Pearl River Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
Pearl River Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,985.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,168.
With a ranking of #13, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
East Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,660.
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Jones County Junior College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
Jones County Junior College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,417.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Located in Senatobia, Mississippi, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Northwest Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,693.
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East Central Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Decatur, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Central Community College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,146.
Mississippi University for Women ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. MUW is located in Columbus, Mississippi and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Mississippi University for Women has the honor of being ranked #5 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,149.
With a ranking of #18, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
University of Southern Mississippi has the honor of being ranked #6 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,995.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public school located in Booneville, Mississippi.
Not only is Northeast Mississippi Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,488.
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Delta State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Delta State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,257.
Mississippi College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Mississippi College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,728.
Jackson State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #22. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school situated in Jackson, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Jackson State University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,698.
Blue Mountain College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #23. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.
Blue Mountain College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $18,857.
Alcorn State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #24. Alcorn State, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alcorn State University is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,044.
Belhaven University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Belhaven University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $25,294.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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