by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Mississippi University for Women the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Mississippi for students working on their bachelor’s degree. MUW is a small public school situated in Columbus, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi University for Women is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,980.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Mississippi has the honor of being ranked #2 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,700.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. This large public school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Not only is Mississippi State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,121.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list means William Carey University is a great place for students working on their degree. William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Carey University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,247.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Clinton, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,651.
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
University of Southern Mississippi has the honor of being ranked #5 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,230.
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With a ranking of #7, Belhaven University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. Belhaven is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Belhaven University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,235.
Blue Mountain College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking. Blue Mountain, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Blue Mountain College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,978.
Delta State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #9. Cleveland, 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, Delta State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,001.
With a ranking of #10, Jackson State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Jackson State University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,713.
Rust College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi list. Rust College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rust College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,714.
Alcorn State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #12. This small public school is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi.
Not only is Alcorn State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,475.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
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