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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

13 Schools Ranked
$3,703 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$8,632 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 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

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Coahoma Community College

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

Our 2023 rankings named Coahoma Community College the best school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Clarksdale, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 303 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.

Online courses are available at Coahoma Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
1,348 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,073 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Hinds Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 1,348 undergraduate certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,800. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hinds Community College accumulate an average of $8,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students 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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#3

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
142 Total Awards
$3,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,351 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itawamba Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Fulton, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 142 students 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,351 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ICC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
296 Total Awards
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,517 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Holmes Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 296 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Holmes Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,517 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Holmes 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
325 Total Awards
$3,740 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,511 Avg Student Debt

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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,511 in loans while pursuing their degree.

EMCC 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
525 Total Awards
$3,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,260 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. NWCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Senatobia, Mississippi. It awarded 525 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWCC is $3,460. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,860. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,260 in student loans.

NWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
232 Total Awards
$3,811 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,397 Avg Student Debt

Meridian Community 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 #7 on the list. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 232 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,811 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,811. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,397 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
43 Total Awards
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,798 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Booneville, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,798 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeast Mississippi Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
1,262 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 1,262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,950. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,250.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
113 Total Awards
$3,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$4,640 Avg Student Debt

East Central Community 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 #10 on the list. East Central Community College is a small public school located in Decatur, Mississippi that handed out 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Central Community College is $3,565. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,665. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,640 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at East Central Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full East Central Community College Report

#11

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
188 Total Awards
$3,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,039 Avg Student Debt

Pearl River Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Pearl River Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi that handed out 188 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they attend Pearl River Community College full time. 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Pearl River Community College. In 2020-2021 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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

Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Wesson, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 167 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,600.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Copiah-Lincoln Community College Report

#13

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
295 Total Awards
$3,970 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,995 Avg Student Debt

Jones County Junior College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This small public school is located in Ellisville, Mississippi, and it awarded 295 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,995 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Jones County Junior College Report

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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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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