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2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,279 Avg Student Debt
$45,080 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Badge [Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for communication sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Mississippi

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the communication sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Communication Sciences Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Mississippi Main Campus the best value for a degree in communication sciences in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $36,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Mississippi University For Women is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,492 in tuition and fees. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,509 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Mississippi University For Women earn a median of $56,930 early in their careers. Set against $24,509 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi University For Women admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in communication sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $49,767. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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A rank of #4 makes Jackson State University one of the best values for communication sciences. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,965, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Communication Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Communication Sciences graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $36,614 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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