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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
$20,391 Avg Student Debt
$44,916 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mathematics Badge [Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value Mathematics Schools

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For return on investment in mathematics, no school beat University Of Mississippi Main Campus this year. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $22,444. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $50,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the mathematics program here. Mathematics graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Southern Mississippi is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Typical student debt for mathematics graduates is $25,415. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value mathematics schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,050 in student loans. Early-career mathematics graduates make about $48,084. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

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

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