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2026 Best Value History Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in the United States
$20,319 Avg Student Debt
$44,916 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value History Badge [History](/majors/history/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value history schools.

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2026 Best Value History Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value History Schools

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the best value history schools in Mississippi. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $22,700 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $50,876. That is a strong return on a $22,700 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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A rank of #2 makes Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College one of the best values for history. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Typical student debt for history graduates is $11,653. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,455 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $30,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #4 makes Mississippi State University one of the best values for history. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. History graduates carry a median of $21,469 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $28,295. That is a strong return on a $21,469 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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