Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

Find Schools Near

2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

11 Schools Ranked
$12,360 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,901 Avg Student Debt

A computer science student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
91 Total Awards
$9,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,781 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the most popular school in Mississippi for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Mississippi who attend Mississippi State full time pay an average of $9,220 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,900. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Mississippi State. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Mississippi State University Report

#2

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
85 Total Awards
$9,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,726 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 85 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Mississippi who attend Ole Miss full time pay an average of $9,044 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,886. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,726 in student loans. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Ole Miss, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Mississippi Report

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
67 Total Awards
$9,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,578 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the fairly large public school handed out 67 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,204 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Miss full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,204. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southern Miss accumulate an average of $28,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

Southern Miss does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Southern Mississippi

#4

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
34 Total Awards
$8,445 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,363 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jackson State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Jackson State is a public institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $8,445 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jackson State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,445. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jackson State accumulate an average of $34,363 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Jackson State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
28 Total Awards
$8,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,331 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alcorn State University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Alcorn State University is a small public school located in Alcorn State, Mississippi that handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Alcorn State, expect to pay an average of $8,176 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,331 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Alcorn State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#6

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
16 Total Awards
$20,364 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,469 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Clinton, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,364 to cover tuition and fees at MC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MC accumulate an average of $24,469 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

MC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#7

Rust College

Holly Springs, Mississippi
9 Total Awards

Rust College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Rust College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#8

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
7 Total Awards
$27,825 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,624 Avg Student Debt

Belhaven University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Belhaven, expect to pay an average of $27,825 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Belhaven accumulate an average of $27,624 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Belhaven does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Belhaven University Report

#9

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, Mississippi
6 Total Awards
$10,735 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,645 Avg Student Debt

Tougaloo College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Tougaloo, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Tougaloo is $10,735. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Read More…

#10

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
3 Total Awards
$7,068 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Itta Bena, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Mississippi Valley State University, expect to pay an average of $7,068 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mississippi Valley State University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Mississippi Valley State University Report

#10

Strayer University - Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi
3 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,452 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Strayer University - Mississippi did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Mississippi is a very small private for-profit school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 3 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Strayer University - Mississippi, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $44,452 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - Mississippi. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Strayer University - Mississippi Report

View Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools Nationwide >

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.