by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. 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 10 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones have the best value Master'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.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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 college'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.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
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 University of Mississippi the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Mississippi for students working on their master’s degree. 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.
The quality degree programs at William Carey University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
William Carey University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at Mississippi State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi State University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Mississippi.
Out of the 10 master’s degree schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi University for Women landed the #4 spot on the list. MUW is a public institution located in Columbus, Mississippi.
Not only is Mississippi University for Women a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Mississippi for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. MC is located in Clinton, Mississippi and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mississippi College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Mississippi.
University of Southern Mississippi ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. This fairly large public school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Not only is University of Southern Mississippi a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Mississippi for overall quality.
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Belhaven University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #7. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Mississippi.
Belhaven University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #8, Delta State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. 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.
With a ranking of #9, Jackson State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Jackson State University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Mississippi.
Alcorn State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. Alcorn State, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Alcorn State University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.