by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Mississippi Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k ranking - to help you make that decision. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
See What's Included in This Value Report:
We analyzed 26 schools across Mississippi to determine which have the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k 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 account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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:
University of Mississippi tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Mississippi for overall quality. 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 $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,844.
Out of the 26 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Delta Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Mississippi Delta Community College is located in Moorhead, Mississippi and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Mississippi Delta Community College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $1,963.
Read full value report on Mississippi Delta Community College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hinds Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Raymond, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Hinds Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,658.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Itawamba Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. ICC is a small public school situated in Fulton, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Itawamba Community College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,334.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Located in Summit, Mississippi, the school is a small public institution.
Southwest Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,836.
Read full value report on Southwest Mississippi Community College
Holmes Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #6. Holmes Community College is a public institution located in Goodman, Mississippi.
Not only is Holmes Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,330.
With a ranking of #7, William Carey University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. 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 #3 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,321.
With a ranking of #8, Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school 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. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,682.
Coahoma Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. This small public school is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Not only is Coahoma Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $598.
Pearl River Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #10. This small public school is located in Poplarville, Mississippi.
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 $0-$30k per year is $3,930.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,791.
Learn More About Value at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. This large public school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
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 $0-$30k per year is $13,594.
With a ranking of #13, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. This small public school is located in Scooba, Mississippi.
East Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,280.
Learn More About Value at East Mississippi Community College
Meridian Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. Meridian, 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, Meridian Community College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,293.
Jones County Junior College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi.
Not only is Jones County Junior College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,125.
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Senatobia, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwest Mississippi Community College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Mississippi. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,882.
Learn More About Value at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Mississippi University for Women ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. 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 #5 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,562.
East Central Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. East Central Community College is a small public school located in Decatur, Mississippi.
East Central Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,529.
With a ranking of #19, Northeast Mississippi Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Booneville, Mississippi.
Northeast Mississippi Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,099.
Learn More About Value at Northeast Mississippi Community College
With a ranking of #20, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 $0-$30k per year is $12,569.
Read full value report on University of Southern Mississippi
Blue Mountain College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Blue Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.
Not only is Blue Mountain College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,629.
Mississippi College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi ranking. MC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, Mississippi.
Not only is Mississippi College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,992.
Delta State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Delta State University is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Delta State University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,919.
With a ranking of #24, Belhaven University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Mississippi list. Belhaven University is a small private not-for-profit school located 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. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,240.
With a ranking of #25, Jackson State University did quite well on the 2024 Best 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.
Jackson State University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,392.
View Best Value Schools (Income $0-$30k) Nationwide >
All Majors and Fields of Study >
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.