2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Mississippi
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Mississippi? This list ranks 54 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor 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 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Mississippi
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found University Of Mississippi Main Campus to be the best Science & Tech school in Mississippi. Set in University, MS, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Mississippi Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, compared with $28,600 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans. More on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
You'll be in good company at Mississippi State University, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Mississippi State, MS. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. The median Science & Tech program debt is $23,969. More on Mississippi State University
The strong Science & Tech programs at Mississippi College earned it the #3 place in Mississippi. Mississippi College is a private not-for-profit school based in Clinton, MS. Mississippi College posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,500. Students borrow a median of $25,510 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Mississippi College profile
A rank of #4 makes Mississippi University For Women one of the top choices in Mississippi. Mississippi University For Women is a public school based in Columbus, MS. Mississippi University For Women posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. Students from in state pay about $8,492 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,509. Read more about Mississippi University For Women
Out of the 40 schools in Mississippi in this year's ranking, Holmes Community College landed the #5 spot. Holmes Community College is a public school based in Goodman, MS. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,191. More on Holmes Community College
Delta State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Cleveland, MS, Delta State University is a public institution. Delta State University graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,605. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,432. Get the full Delta State University report
Itawamba Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Fulton, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. The median Science & Tech program debt is $10,942. See the full Itawamba Community College profile
William Carey University placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hattiesburg, MS. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,480. William Carey University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,079 in debt. Read the full report on William Carey University
Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Booneville, MS, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,750. Graduates carry a median of $12,566 in student loans. More on Northeast Mississippi Community College
East Mississippi Community College placed #10 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. This public school is set in Scooba, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. The median Science & Tech program debt is $9,422. See the full East Mississippi Community College profile
University Of Southern Mississippi did well this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. See the full University Of Southern Mississippi profile
Pearl River Community College placed #12 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. Based in Poplarville, MS, Pearl River Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, compared with $6,100 for out-of-state students. Pearl River Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $13,482 in debt. Read more about Pearl River Community College
Hinds Community College landed the #13 spot in Mississippi this year. Located in Raymond, MS, Hinds Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. Graduates carry a median of $16,385 in student loans. Read the full report on Hinds Community College
Coahoma Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Clarksdale, MS, Coahoma Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,490 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. See the full Coahoma Community College profile
Meridian Community College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Meridian, MS, Meridian Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,078, with out-of-state students paying around $6,478. Students borrow a median of $10,368 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Meridian Community College
Copiah Lincoln Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,200 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. More on Copiah Lincoln Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #17 spot in Mississippi this year. Located in Senatobia, MS, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,740. Northwest Mississippi Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $9,990 in debt. More on Northwest Mississippi Community College
Belhaven University placed #18 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. Located in Jackson, MS, Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,250. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $34,181. Get the full Belhaven University report
East Central Community College placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. Based in Decatur, MS, East Central Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,990, with out-of-state students paying around $6,090. Graduates carry a median of $6,382 in student loans. Read the full report on East Central Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Perkinston, MS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Get the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report
Jones County Junior College landed the #21 spot in Mississippi this year. Jones County Junior College is a public school based in Ellisville, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Jones County Junior College Science & Tech students take on a median of $9,559 in debt. See the full Jones County Junior College profile
Jackson State University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Jackson, MS. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,965, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. The median Science & Tech program debt is $32,944. See the full Jackson State University profile
Alcorn State University placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. Based in Alcorn State, MS, Alcorn State University is a public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,785 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $29,674 in student loans. Get the full Alcorn State University report
Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology
Goshen School Of Cosmetology landed the #25 spot in Mississippi this year. See the full Goshen School Of Cosmetology profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Mississippi
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Wesley Biblical Seminary did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Wesley Biblical Seminary profile
Kcs School Of Hair Design landed the #27 spot in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on Kcs School Of Hair Design
Mississippi Valley State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Mississippi Institute Of Aesthetics Nails And Cosmetology
Academy Of Hair Design Pearl came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Get the full Academy Of Hair Design Pearl report
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College placed #31 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. Read more about Tougaloo College
Rust College
Rust College landed the #32 spot in Mississippi this year. See the full Rust College profile
Blue Mountain College placed #33 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. More on Blue Mountain College
Upper Kutz Barber Style College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Upper Kutz Barber Style College profile
Strayer University Mississippi ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Strayer University Mississippi report
Delta Technical College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. See the full Delta Technical College profile
The Academy Of Hair Design Six came in at #37 in this year's ranking. See the full The Academy Of Hair Design Six profile
Concorde Career College Southaven ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Concorde Career College Southaven report
Millsaps College
Millsaps College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Millsaps College report
Mississippi Delta Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. See the full Mississippi Delta Community College profile
Academy Of Hair Design Grenada came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Academy Of Hair Design Grenada
Chris Beauty College did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Chris Beauty College
Southeastern Baptist College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Southeastern Baptist College
Mississippi Community College Board came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Mississippi Community College Board
Academy Of Hair Design Jackson came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Academy Of Hair Design Jackson
Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning placed #46 among Science & Tech schools in Mississippi. More on Board Of Trustees Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning
C N K Barber College landed the #47 spot in Mississippi this year. More on C N K Barber College
Fosters Cosmetology College landed the #48 spot in Mississippi this year. Read the full report on Fosters Cosmetology College
Blue Cliff College Gulfport did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Blue Cliff College Gulfport
Traxlers School Of Hair ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read more about Traxlers School Of Hair
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (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).
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