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2026 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in the United States
$25,201 Avg Student Debt
$48,882 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Chemistry Badge [General Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/general-chemistry/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general chemistry education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools to find the best return on investment for general chemistry students.

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2026 Best Value General Chemistry Schools in Mississippi

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

Best Value General Chemistry Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Mississippi Main Campus the best value for a degree in general chemistry in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,219 in student loans. General Chemistry graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $35,132 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the best values for general chemistry. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #3 place for general chemistry. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. General Chemistry graduates carry a median of $23,969 in student loans. Early-career general chemistry graduates make about $47,383. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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

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