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Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

12 Schools Ranked
$3,715 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,730 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Mississippi to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
980 Total Awards
$3,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,141 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Itawamba Community College the best school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 980 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ICC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,360. On average, associate degree students take out $10,141 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ICC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#2

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi
250 Total Awards
$3,353 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coahoma Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Clarksdale, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 250 students in 2021-2022.

Coahoma Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,353. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Coahoma Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
684 Total Awards
$3,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, East Mississippi Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. EMCC is located in Scooba, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 684 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Mississippi who attend EMCC full time pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,740.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at EMCC. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
1,128 Total Awards
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,111 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Holmes Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Mississippi. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 1,128 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Holmes Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,210. Associate Degree recipients from Holmes Community College accumulate an average of $11,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Holmes Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
2,144 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,629 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2,144 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,629 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Report

#6

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
1,043 Total Awards
$3,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,095 Avg Student Debt

Pearl River Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Poplarville, Mississippi, and it awarded 1,043 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pearl River Community College is $3,500. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,500. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,095 in student loans.

Pearl River Community College 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
448 Total Awards
$3,811 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,381 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Meridian Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 448 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,811 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,811. On average, associate degree students take out $7,381 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Meridian Community College Report

#8

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
2,270 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,350 Avg Student Debt

Hinds Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Raymond, Mississippi, and it awarded 2,270 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Hinds Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,350 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hinds Community College. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
1,028 Total Awards
$3,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,129 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. NWCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Senatobia, Mississippi. It awarded 1,028 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,860. Associate Degree recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $10,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWCC. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
661 Total Awards
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,423 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Booneville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 661 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast Mississippi Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,050. On average, associate degree students take out $11,423 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Northeast Mississippi Community 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, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
639 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This small public school is located in Wesson, Mississippi, and it awarded 639 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,600.

One thing to take note of is that Copiah-Lincoln Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Copiah-Lincoln Community College Report

#12

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
702 Total Awards
$3,970 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,928 Avg Student Debt

Jones County Junior College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 702 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,970 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jones County Junior College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,970. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,928 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Jones County Junior College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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