# Best Computer Science Colleges in Mississippi

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 11 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-mississippi

## Methodology

Computer Science programs in Mississippi ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Copiah-Lincoln Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/copiah-lincoln-community-college) | Wesson, MS | 51% | $31,241 | $3,894 | $7,435 | 0.24x |
| 2 | [Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mississippi-gulf-coast-community-college) | Perkinston, MS | 47% | $33,017 | $6,962 | $10,000 | 0.3x |
| 3 | [Northwest Mississippi Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwest-mississippi-community-college) | Senatobia, MS | 44% | $36,396 | $7,911 | $6,500 | 0.18x |
| 4 | [Itawamba Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/itawamba-community-college) | Fulton, MS | 48% | $32,912 | $4,616 | $7,631 | 0.23x |
| 5 | [Jones County Junior College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/jones-county-junior-college) | Ellisville, MS | 38% | $33,377 | $6,048 | $6,291 | 0.19x |
| 6 | [Hinds Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hinds-community-college) | Raymond, MS | 43% | $30,774 | $4,060 | $9,371 | 0.3x |
| 7 | [Belhaven University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/belhaven-university) | Jackson, MS | 50% | $46,440 | $15,676 | $26,333 | 0.57x |
| 8 | [University of Southern Mississippi](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi) | Hattiesburg, MS | 50% | $44,140 | $21,708 | $22,500 | 0.51x |
| 9 | [East Mississippi Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/east-mississippi-community-college) | Scooba, MS | 44% | $33,772 | $4,608 | $9,006 | 0.27x |
| 10 | [Rust College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rust-college) | Holly Springs, MS | 17% | $32,275 | $12,587 | $26,159 | 0.81x |
| 11 | [Jackson State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/jackson-state-university) | Jackson, MS | 41% | $39,060 | $23,836 | $30,470 | 0.78x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Computer Science Colleges in Mississippi." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-mississippi

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.