2026 Best Value Business Schools in Mississippi
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Mississippi? This list ranks 54 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central evaluated 15 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Mississippi
Explore the best-value schools below:
Holmes Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in Mississippi. Set in Goodman, MS, Holmes Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,710, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. Graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $32,922 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Holmes Community College
Out of the 15 schools in Mississippi in this year's value ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the #2 spot. Located in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Itawamba Community College Business students take on a median of $10,942 in debt. Itawamba Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,912 a decade after entry. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Itawamba Community College
Copiah Lincoln Community College came in at #3 on this year's best-value Business ranking in Mississippi. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public school based in Wesson, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry. Read more about Copiah Lincoln Community College
A rank of #4 makes Northwest Mississippi Community College one of the best values in Mississippi. This public school is set in Senatobia, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,740. The median Business program debt is $9,990. Median earnings reach $36,396 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt. See the full Northwest Mississippi Community College profile
You'll get strong value at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Perkinston, MS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $11,653. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $33,017. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt. Get the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report
University Of Mississippi Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Located in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. The median Business program debt is $22,444. University Of Mississippi Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $50,994 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read more about University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Hinds Community College landed the #7 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Located in Raymond, MS, Hinds Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $16,385. Hinds Community College alumni report median earnings of $30,774 a decade after entry. Set against $16,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Hinds Community College
Mississippi State University placed #8 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. This public school is set in Mississippi State, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $23,969. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Delta State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. Students borrow a median of $23,432 to complete their Business program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,991. That is a strong return on a $23,432 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%. More on Delta State University
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Typical Business student debt is $25,415. University Of Southern Mississippi alumni report median earnings of $44,140 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Southern Mississippi profile
Jackson State University placed #11 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Set in Jackson, MS, Jackson State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,965 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. Graduates carry a median of $32,944 in student loans. Jackson State University alumni report median earnings of $39,060 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $32,944 median debt. Jackson State University admits about 93% of applicants. Read more about Jackson State University
Mississippi College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Clinton, MS, Mississippi College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,500. Typical Business student debt is $25,510. Median earnings reach $47,485 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,510 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted. See the full Mississippi College profile
Belhaven University placed #13 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. This private not-for-profit school is set in Jackson, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,250. Belhaven University Business students take on a median of $34,181 in debt. Belhaven University alumni report median earnings of $46,440 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Belhaven University report
Alcorn State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Set in Alcorn State, MS, Alcorn State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,785. Alcorn State University Business students take on a median of $29,674 in debt. Median earnings reach $36,421 ten years out. Set against $29,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Alcorn State University has an acceptance rate of 45%. Read the full report on Alcorn State University
Millsaps College landed the #15 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Set in Jackson, MS, Millsaps College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,680. Typical Business student debt is $27,000. Millsaps College alumni report median earnings of $53,848 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. More on Millsaps College
Strayer University Mississippi offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Strayer University Mississippi report
Mississippi University For Women ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Mississippi University For Women report
Southeastern Baptist College landed the #18 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read more about Southeastern Baptist College
Jones County Junior College landed the #19 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Get the full Jones County Junior College report
Pearl River Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Pearl River Community College
Chris Beauty College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Chris Beauty College
East Central Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on East Central Community College
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Tougaloo College report
Blue Cliff College Gulfport placed #24 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. See the full Blue Cliff College Gulfport profile
Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northeast Mississippi Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Mississippi
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read more about Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture
Mississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology landed the #27 spot for value in Mississippi this year. See the full Mississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology profile
Vaughn Beauty College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full Vaughn Beauty College profile
Kcs School Of Hair Design placed #29 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Read more about Kcs School Of Hair Design
Rust College
Rust College placed #30 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Read the full report on Rust College
Concorde Career College Southaven placed #31 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Read the full report on Concorde Career College Southaven
Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning landed the #32 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning
Mississippi Valley State University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Mississippi Valley State University
Unlimited Cosmetology School placed #34 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Read the full report on Unlimited Cosmetology School
Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #35 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on Southwest Mississippi Community College
Academy Of Hair Design Pearl came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Academy Of Hair Design Pearl
Wesley Biblical Seminary placed #37 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. See the full Wesley Biblical Seminary profile
Mississippi Delta Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full Mississippi Delta Community College report
Blue Mountain College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Blue Mountain College
Upper Kutz Barber Style College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Upper Kutz Barber Style College profile
C N K Barber College landed the #41 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Get the full C N K Barber College report
Coahoma Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Coahoma Community College profile
The Academy Of Hair Design Six came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full The Academy Of Hair Design Six profile
East Mississippi Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. See the full East Mississippi Community College profile
Mississippi Community College Board came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Mississippi Community College Board report
Academy Of Hair Design Grenada landed the #46 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Grenada report
Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #47 spot for value in Mississippi this year. More on Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology
Meridian Community College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. More on Meridian Community College
Fosters Cosmetology College placed #49 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. See the full Fosters Cosmetology College profile
Delta Technical College placed #50 among the best-value Business schools in Mississippi. Read more about Delta Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 15 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 54 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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