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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You
Construction Trades is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 586 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Mississippi to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi
Check out the construction trades programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.
Top 10 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools
Our analysis found Hinds Community College to be the most popular school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Raymond.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Mississippi Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi list. EMCC is a small public school located in the remote area of Scooba.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jones County Junior College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a public school with a small student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Itawamba Community College is a great place for construction trades students. Located in the remote town of Fulton, ICC is a public school with a small student population.
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Pearl River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for construction trades students. It came in at #6 on the list. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Poplarville.
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Mississippi Delta Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Moorhead.
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With a ranking of #8, Delta Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for construction trades students. Delta Technical College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Horn Lake.
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East Central Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Located in the town of Summit, SMCC is a public college with a small student population.
Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Construction Trades Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,800 |
| West Virginia | 162 |
| Alabama | 493 |
| Kentucky | 3,767 |
| Georgia | 1,457 |
| Tennessee | 486 |
| Louisiana | 860 |
| South Carolina | 303 |
| Florida | 1,637 |
| Virginia | 510 |
| Arkansas | 104 |
Majors Related to Construction Trades
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Construction | 1,813 |
| Masonry | 284 |
| Other Construction | 190 |
Majors Similar to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 149,352 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 105,741 |
| Precision Production | 55,411 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 33,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.