2023 Best Undergraduate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Our analysis found Coahoma Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Mississippi. Located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 303 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Coahoma Community College, expect to pay an average of $3,353 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Coahoma Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hinds Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 1,348 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,073 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hinds Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 13 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 142 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ICC is $3,160. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,351 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at ICC, 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, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Holmes Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Goodman, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 296 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holmes Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,517 in loans while pursuing 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.
Out of the 13 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, East Mississippi Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 325 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at EMCC is $3,740. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,511 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at EMCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This medium-sized public school is located in Senatobia, Mississippi, and it awarded 525 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they attend NWCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,860. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,260 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NWCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Meridian Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 232 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Mississippi who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,811 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,811. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $7,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public school located in Booneville, Mississippi that handed out 43 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Mississippi who attend Northeast Mississippi Community College full time pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,050. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,798 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,262 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,250.
Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.
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East Central Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. East Central Community College is located in Decatur, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 113 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend East Central Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,665. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from East Central Community College accumulate an average of $4,640 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since East Central Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Pearl River Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 188 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pearl River Community College is $3,500. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,500. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pearl River Community College accumulate an average of $9,039 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pearl River Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Wesson, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 167 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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 offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Jones County Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Ellisville, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 295 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,970 in tuition and fees if they attend Jones County Junior College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,970. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,995 in student loans.
Jones County Junior 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 56% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 13 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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