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2026 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in the United States
$25,201 Avg Student Debt
$48,882 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Chemistry Badge [Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry students.

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2026 Best Value Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Chemistry Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Mississippi Main Campus, our #1 best value for chemistry in Mississippi. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,219 in student loans. Soon after graduation, chemistry degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $35,132. That is a strong return on a $26,219 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the best values for chemistry. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Chemistry graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Students looking for strong value in chemistry will find it at Mississippi State University, which ranked #3. 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, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete the chemistry program here. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $47,383. Set against $23,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 19 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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