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Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

7 Schools Ranked
$12,597 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,352 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
4,373 Total Awards
$9,398 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,881 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,373 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi State is $9,398. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,444. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mississippi State accumulate an average of $21,881 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Mississippi State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
2,630 Total Awards
$9,450 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,276 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,630 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend Southern Miss full time pay an average of $9,450 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,450. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southern Miss accumulate an average of $23,276 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southern Miss. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#3

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
4,027 Total Awards
$9,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,237 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Mississippi. This large public school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4,027 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ole Miss is $9,220. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,440. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,237 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
476 Total Awards
$28,375 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,492 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Belhaven University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 476 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Belhaven is $28,375. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,492 in student loans.

Belhaven 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 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
474 Total Awards
$8,605 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,755 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Delta State University is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Mississippi. It awarded 474 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,605 to cover tuition and fees at Delta State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Delta State University accumulate an average of $20,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Delta State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
607 Total Awards
$14,685 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,444 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, William Carey University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 607 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,685 to cover tuition and fees at William Carey University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,444 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at William Carey University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
1,078 Total Awards
$8,445 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,882 Avg Student Debt

Jackson State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,078 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,445 in tuition and fees if they attend Jackson State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,445. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jackson State accumulate an average of $29,882 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Jackson State, 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, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 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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