2026 Best Value Healthcare Schools in Mississippi
Looking for the best-value Healthcare degree programs in Mississippi? This list ranks 54 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed 20 schools to compile 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 Healthcare Degree Schools in Mississippi
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Coahoma Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Healthcare degree schools in Mississippi. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $24,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Coahoma Community College
Out of the 20 schools in Mississippi in this year's value ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the #2 spot. 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. Itawamba Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,912 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Itawamba Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #3 place 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. Holmes Community College alumni report median earnings of $32,922 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Holmes Community College
Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Healthcare ranking in Mississippi. 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. Mississippi Delta Community College alumni report median earnings of $28,421 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Mississippi Delta Community College report
You'll get strong value at Copiah Lincoln Community College, which ranked #5 this year. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College
Meridian Community College came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. 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. Meridian Community College alumni report median earnings of $31,002 a decade after entry. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Meridian Community College profile
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,396. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt. Read the full report on Northwest Mississippi Community College
Hinds Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,774. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Hinds Community College profile
East Mississippi Community College placed #9 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Mississippi. 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. East Mississippi Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,772 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt. See the full East Mississippi Community College profile
Pearl River Community College placed #10 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Mississippi. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $33,019. Set against $13,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Pearl River Community College profile
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 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. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,017 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt. Get the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report
Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #12 spot for value in Mississippi this year. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Northeast Mississippi Community College report
Jones County Junior College landed the #13 spot for value in Mississippi this year. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $33,377 ten years after entry. Set against $9,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Jones County Junior College
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Located in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $50,994 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,444 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Mississippi Main Campus profile
Mississippi University For Women ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Based in Columbus, MS, Mississippi University For Women is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,492. Graduates carry a median of $24,509 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,128 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,509 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. See the full Mississippi University For Women profile
Delta State University landed the #16 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Based in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,605. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,432. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,991 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Delta State University
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #17 spot for value in Mississippi this year. This public school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $25,415. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,140. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read more about University Of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi College placed #18 among the best-value Healthcare schools in Mississippi. This private not-for-profit school is set in Clinton, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete their Healthcare program here. Median earnings reach $47,485 ten years out. Set against $25,510 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Mississippi College report
Jackson State University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Located in Jackson, MS, Jackson State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,060 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Jackson State University
William Carey University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. 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. William Carey University alumni report median earnings of $43,087 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,079 median debt. William Carey University admits about 60% of applicants. Get the full William Carey University report
Blue Cliff College Gulfport landed the #21 spot for value in Mississippi this year. See the full Blue Cliff College Gulfport profile
Mississippi Community College Board landed the #22 spot for value in Mississippi this year. More on Mississippi Community College Board
Concorde Career College Southaven came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Concorde Career College Southaven
Academy Of Hair Design Grenada landed the #24 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Grenada report
Unlimited Cosmetology School came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Unlimited Cosmetology School report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Healthcare Degree Schools in Mississippi
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Southeastern Baptist College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Southeastern Baptist College report
Mississippi State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology landed the #28 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology
Chris Beauty College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. More on Chris Beauty College
Millsaps College
Millsaps College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Millsaps College report
Upper Kutz Barber Style College landed the #31 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read more about Upper Kutz Barber Style College
Strayer University Mississippi came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Strayer University Mississippi profile
Vaughn Beauty College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Vaughn Beauty College
Kcs School Of Hair Design landed the #34 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Get the full Kcs School Of Hair Design report
Wesley Biblical Seminary ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Wesley Biblical Seminary report
Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning
Mississippi Valley State University landed the #37 spot for value in Mississippi this year. See the full Mississippi Valley State University profile
Goshen School Of Cosmetology landed the #38 spot for value in Mississippi this year. More on Goshen School Of Cosmetology
Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture
Academy Of Hair Design Pearl ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Pearl report
Rust College
Rust College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Rust College profile
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College landed the #42 spot for value in Mississippi this year. More on Tougaloo College
Academy Of Hair Design Jackson came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Jackson report
Traxlers School Of Hair came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. See the full Traxlers School Of Hair profile
Blue Mountain College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Blue Mountain College report
East Central Community College landed the #46 spot for value in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on East Central Community College
Belhaven University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. Get the full Belhaven University report
Delta Technical College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Delta Technical College profile
Southwest Mississippi Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on Southwest Mississippi Community College
The Academy Of Hair Design Six ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Healthcare schools. More on The Academy Of Hair Design Six
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 20 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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