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2026 Best Value Science Education Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
$19,119 Avg Student Debt
$42,682 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Science Education Badge [Science Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/science-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong science education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for science education students.

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2026 Best Value Science Education Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Science Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked Itawamba Community College the best value for a degree in science education in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the science education program here. Science Education graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Mississippi Main Campus one of the best values for science education. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Typical student debt for science education graduates is $21,000. Science Education graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $39,985 early in their careers. Set against $21,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value science education schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Science Education graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Soon after graduation, science education degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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