by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking as one thing you can use to help make this 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.
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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.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $30-$48k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid 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 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.
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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 State University the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Mississippi for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Not only is Mississippi State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Mississippi for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,155.
The quality degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi. This large public school is located in University, Mississippi.
University of Mississippi has the honor of being ranked #2 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,977.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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 $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,873.
The quality degree programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi. MUW is a small public school situated in Columbus, Mississippi.
Mississippi University for Women has the honor of being ranked #4 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,149.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a public institution located 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,995.
Delta State University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Delta State University is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Delta State University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $13,257.
Mississippi College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #7. 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 #3 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,728.
Rust College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
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 $30-$48k per year is $8,399.
Jackson State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking. Jackson State is a public institution located in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jackson State University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Mississippi for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,698.
Blue Mountain College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k per year is $18,857.
Alcorn State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi ranking, coming in at #11. Alcorn State is a small public school situated in Alcorn State, Mississippi.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alcorn State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Mississippi. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,044.
With a ranking of #12, Belhaven University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Mississippi list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. 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 $30-$48k per year is $25,294.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.