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2026 Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Mississippi

[Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/kindergarten-preschool-education-and-teaching/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong kindergarten/preschool education & teaching education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students.

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• Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Mississippi

2026 Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools in Mississippi

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Schools

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Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

$7,692 In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,919 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Mississippi Valley State University, our #1 best value for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching in Mississippi. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,692. Median earnings reach $31,919 ten years out. Mississippi Valley State University admits about 92% of applicants.

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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

$8,965 In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,000 Avg Student Debt

$39,060 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Jackson State University one of the best values for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching. Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program here. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $39,917 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jackson State University admits about 93% of applicants.

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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.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.