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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Our analysis found Hinds Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Mississippi. Located in Raymond, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 550 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hinds Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,800.
One thing to take note of is that Hinds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Northwest Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Mississippi. Located in Senatobia, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 151 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Mississippi who attend NWCC full time pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,860.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Meridian Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Meridian Community College is a small public school located in Meridian, Mississippi that handed out 64 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,811 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,811.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Jones County Junior College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Mississippi. This small public school is located in Ellisville, Mississippi, and it awarded 121 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Mississippi who attend Jones County Junior College full time pay an average of $3,970 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,970.
One thing to take note of is that Jones County Junior College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Wesson, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 24 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,600. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,600.
Copiah-Lincoln 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 5 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%.
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