2026 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Mississippi
[Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/teacher-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong teacher education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for teacher education students.
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2026 Best Value Teacher Education Schools in Mississippi
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Teacher Education Schools
Holmes Community College earned the #1 spot for value among teacher education schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $6,200 in student loans. Teacher Education graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $32,145 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mississippi Valley State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value teacher education schools. Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Itta Bena. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,692. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,919. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Delta State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $41,156. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Alcorn State University earned it the #4 place for teacher education. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,785. Typical student debt for teacher education graduates is $29,674. Early-career teacher education graduates make about $35,436. That is a strong return on a $29,674 median debt. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in teacher education will find it at Jackson State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,965 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, teacher education degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $39,917. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).
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