Mississippi Trade Schools

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi

The total student population at Hinds Community College is 11,181, which includes 5,704 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,063 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,100 during the early-career years.

#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi

There are 8,677 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in total, 5,126 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 27% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,789 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 25.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $22,100.

#3

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, Mississippi

There are 844 full-time undergraduates at Delta Technical College, and 870 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 91% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,106 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,400 during the early-career years.

#4

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi

The total student population at Northwest Mississippi Community College is 7,092, which includes 4,191 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

14% of NWCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,590 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NWCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $22,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi

The total student population at Jones County Junior College is 4,535, which includes 3,071 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,515 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Jones County Junior College is $21,400.

#6

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi

There are 3,799 full-time undergraduates at Pearl River Community College, and 5,065 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at Pearl River Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,352 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pearl River Community College is $22,500.

#7

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi

There are 3,304 full-time undergraduates at Holmes Community College, and 5,409 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $2,559 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Holmes Community College is $22,600.

#8

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi

There are 1,864 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 3,003 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,961 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,100 during the early-career years.

#9

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

There are 3,392 students at EMCC in total, 2,299 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,483 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,200 during the early-career years.

#10

Delta Technical College - Ridgeland

Ridgeland, Mississippi

There are 673 full-time undergraduates at Delta Tech - Ridgeland, and 687 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 94% of students at Delta Tech - Ridgeland take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,915 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Delta Tech - Ridgeland is $22,400.

#11

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi

The total student population at Itawamba Community College is 4,696, which includes 3,127 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

12% of ICC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,727 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 22.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ICC is $22,600.

#12

Concorde Career College - Southaven

Southaven, Mississippi

There are 394 students at Concorde Career College - Southaven in total, 394 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 6% are men and 94% are women.

Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,646 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

#13

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi

The total student population at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 3,243, which includes 2,488 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,623 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 23.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeast Mississippi Community College is $23,500.

#14

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi

The total student population at Coahoma Community College is 1,612, which includes 1,250 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Coahoma Community College is $16,400.

#15

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi

There are 1,925 full-time undergraduates at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and 2,907 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 21% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,127 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 21.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $21,300.

#16

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi

There are 1,448 full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Delta Community College, and 2,096 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Students who graduate from Mississippi Delta Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport

Gulfport, Mississippi

There are 303 full-time undergraduates at Blue Cliff College - Gulfport, and 303 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 93% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,575 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Blue Cliff College - Gulfport with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $17,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, Mississippi

There are 1,508 full-time undergraduates at SMCC, and 1,888 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,600 during the early-career years.

#19

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There are 11,451 undergraduates at Southern Miss, of which 9,644 are full-time, and there are 14,606 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Southern Miss is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,907 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.8% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,200 during the early-career years.

#20

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi

There are 1,643 full-time undergraduates at East Central Community College, and 2,388 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 19% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,006 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 31.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,100 during the early-career years.

#21

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

The total student population at Mississippi State University is 22,986, of which 18,803 students are undergraduates and of those, 17,089 are full-time. For undergraduates at Mississippi State, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

47% of Mississippi State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,327 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,400 during the early-career years.

#22

Magnolia College of Cosmetology

Jackson, Mississippi

The total student population at Magnolia College of Cosmetology is 42, which includes 42 full-time undergraduates. Magnolia College of Cosmetology has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 92% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,132 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 29.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $17,900 during the early-career years.

#23

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

There are 6,921 students at Jackson State in total, 4,668 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,171 are full-time. It takes the average Jackson State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Around 30% of accepted students are men, and 70% are women.

Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,768 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,100 during the early-career years.

#24

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

There are 16,179 undergraduates at Ole Miss, of which 14,839 are full-time, and there are 21,014 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Ole Miss is 4.3 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 40% of students at Ole Miss take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,181 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Ole Miss with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Institute of Health & Technology

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There are 36 full-time undergraduates at Institute of Health & Technology, and 36 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

94% of Institute of Health & Technology students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,232 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.