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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,981 Avg Student Debt
$46,638 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Political Science Badge [Political Science](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-science/) 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for political science students.

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2027 Best Value Political Science Schools in Mississippi

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the political science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Political Science Schools

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus tops our 2027 list of the best value political science schools in Mississippi. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $25,432 to complete the political science program here. Political Science graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $33,373 early in their careers. Set against $25,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Students looking for strong value in political science will find it at Mississippi State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $26,547 to complete the political science program here. Early-career political science graduates make about $29,442. That is a strong return on a $26,547 median debt. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Mississippi earned it the #3 place for political science. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $25,415. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.

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Jackson State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value political science schools. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, political science degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $38,593. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jackson State University admits about 93% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Mississippi College one of the best values for political science. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,500 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for political science graduates is $25,510. Early-career political science graduates make about $47,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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