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Best Computer Science Colleges in Mississippi

24 accredited institutions in Mississippi offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
1,968
Graduates/yr
20
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Mississippi

1
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
300
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$9,665
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston
219
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
216
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,508
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Hinds Community College
Raymond
162
Graduates/yr
$3,550
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Mississippi
University
156
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$9,252
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Itawamba Community College
Fulton
114
Graduates/yr
$3,100
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba
111
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia
108
Graduates/yr
$3,400
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville
105
Graduates/yr
$3,750
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Jackson State University
Jackson
78
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Holmes Community College
Goodman
75
Graduates/yr
$2,700
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson
42
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville
36
Graduates/yr
$3,400
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville
33
Graduates/yr
$3,650
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mississippi College
Clinton
33
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$20,246
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,489
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
Belhaven University
Jackson
30
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$28,800
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$14,706
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
East Central Community College
Decatur
30
Graduates/yr
$3,560
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicBachelor's
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
27
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$7,869
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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19
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena
24
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$7,892
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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20
PublicAssociate's
Meridian Community College
Meridian
21
Graduates/yr
$3,658
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit
18
Graduates/yr
$3,360
In-State Tuition
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22
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
12
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$10,258
Tuition
31%
Grad Rate
$14,937
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead
9
Graduates/yr
$3,450
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rust College
Holly Springs
9
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$11,385
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$7,969
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in Mississippi

Mississippi has 24 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 1,968 graduates annually. Of these, 20 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Mississippi residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.