2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Mississippi
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Mississippi? This list ranks 54 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 40 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Mississippi
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Mississippi Main Campus to be the best Healthcare school in Mississippi. Located in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. The median Healthcare program debt is $22,444. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Request InformationThe strong Healthcare programs at Mississippi College earned it the #2 place in Mississippi. This private not-for-profit school is set in Clinton, MS. Mississippi College posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Mississippi College report
Request InformationThe strong Healthcare programs at Mississippi University For Women earned it the #3 place in Mississippi. Based in Columbus, MS, Mississippi University For Women is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,492. Graduates carry a median of $24,509 in student loans. See the full Mississippi University For Women profile
Request InformationA rank of #4 makes Holmes Community College one of the top choices in Mississippi. Holmes Community College is a public school based in Goodman, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,710, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,191 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Holmes Community College
Request InformationOut of the 40 schools in Mississippi in this year's ranking, Delta State University landed the #5 spot. Based in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. Delta State University graduates 48% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,432. Read the full report on Delta State University
Request InformationCoahoma Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Clarksdale, MS, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,490. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Coahoma Community College
Request InformationItawamba Community College placed #7 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Based in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans. Read the full report on Itawamba Community College
Request InformationUniversity Of Southern Mississippi landed the #8 spot in Mississippi this year. This public school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,415. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Request InformationMississippi Delta Community College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Moorhead, MS, Mississippi Delta Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,540. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,819. Get the full Mississippi Delta Community College report
Request InformationHinds Community College placed #10 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is a public school based in Raymond, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $16,385. See the full Hinds Community College profile
Request InformationEast Mississippi Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Scooba, MS, East Mississippi Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. The median Healthcare program debt is $9,422. See the full East Mississippi Community College profile
Request InformationCopiah Lincoln Community College placed #12 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Located in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College
Request InformationWilliam Carey University did well this year, earning the #13 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. William Carey University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,079 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full William Carey University report
Request InformationMeridian Community College landed the #14 spot in Mississippi this year. Based in Meridian, MS, Meridian Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,078, with out-of-state students paying around $6,478. Graduates carry a median of $10,368 in student loans. See the full Meridian Community College profile
Request InformationNorthwest Mississippi Community College landed the #15 spot in Mississippi this year. Based in Senatobia, MS, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,740. The median Healthcare program debt is $9,990. Read the full report on Northwest Mississippi Community College
Request InformationPearl River Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,700 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,100. Students borrow a median of $13,482 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Pearl River Community College profile
Request InformationMississippi Gulf Coast Community College did well this year, earning the #17 position. 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 Healthcare student debt is $11,653. Get the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report
Request InformationNortheast Mississippi Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Booneville, MS, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,750. Northeast Mississippi Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,566 in debt. Get the full Northeast Mississippi Community College report
Request InformationJones County Junior College placed #19 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Set in Ellisville, MS, Jones County Junior College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,700 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $9,559. Read the full report on Jones County Junior College
Request InformationJackson State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Jackson, MS, Jackson State University is a public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,965 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Graduates carry a median of $32,944 in student loans. Read the full report on Jackson State University
Request InformationMississippi State University landed the #21 spot in Mississippi this year. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Request InformationVaughn Beauty College landed the #22 spot in Mississippi this year. Read more about Vaughn Beauty College
Request InformationMississippi Valley State University landed the #23 spot in Mississippi this year. See the full Mississippi Valley State University profile
Request InformationAcademy Of Hair Design Jackson did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Jackson report
Request InformationKcs School Of Hair Design landed the #25 spot in Mississippi this year. Get the full Kcs School Of Hair Design report
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Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Wesley Biblical Seminary placed #26 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Get the full Wesley Biblical Seminary report
Request InformationSouthwest Mississippi Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Southwest Mississippi Community College
Request InformationTougaloo College
Tougaloo College did well this year, earning the #28 position. More on Tougaloo College
Request InformationChris Beauty College placed #29 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. More on Chris Beauty College
Request InformationBelhaven University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Belhaven University report
Request InformationRust College
Rust College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Rust College profile
Request InformationFosters Cosmetology College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Get the full Fosters Cosmetology College report
Request InformationGoshen School Of Cosmetology landed the #33 spot in Mississippi this year. More on Goshen School Of Cosmetology
Request InformationEast Central Community College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on East Central Community College
Request InformationThe Academy Of Hair Design Six came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on The Academy Of Hair Design Six
Request InformationAcademy Of Hair Design Pearl ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Pearl report
Request InformationStrayer University Mississippi landed the #37 spot in Mississippi this year. See the full Strayer University Mississippi profile
Request InformationUpper Kutz Barber Style College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read more about Upper Kutz Barber Style College
Request InformationSoutheastern Baptist College landed the #39 spot in Mississippi this year. Get the full Southeastern Baptist College report
Request InformationBlue Cliff College Gulfport ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Blue Cliff College Gulfport profile
Request InformationC N K Barber College placed #41 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. Read the full report on C N K Barber College
Request InformationTraxlers School Of Hair placed #42 among Healthcare schools in Mississippi. See the full Traxlers School Of Hair profile
Request InformationBoard Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning landed the #43 spot in Mississippi this year. More on Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning
Request InformationMississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology landed the #44 spot in Mississippi this year. More on Mississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology
Request InformationCorinth Academy Of Cosmetology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology
Request InformationUnlimited Cosmetology School landed the #46 spot in Mississippi this year. Get the full Unlimited Cosmetology School report
Request InformationMississippi Community College Board ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. More on Mississippi Community College Board
Request InformationBlue Mountain College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Blue Mountain College report
Request InformationAcademy Of Hair Design Grenada ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Grenada report
Request InformationConcorde Career College Southaven did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Concorde Career College Southaven
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 40 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).