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Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi

11 Schools Ranked
$11,935 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,352 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Southern Mississippi

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern Mississippi the most popular school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,630 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $9,450 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Miss full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,276 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Southern Miss 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. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

University of Mississippi

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,027 students 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,237 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ole Miss. 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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#3

Mississippi State University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This large public school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,444. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,881 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mississippi State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Jackson State University

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,078 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $8,445 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jackson State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,445. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,882 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Belhaven University

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Belhaven University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Mississippi. Belhaven is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 476 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Belhaven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,375. This amount may be reduced 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Belhaven does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Belhaven University Report

#6

Delta State University

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

Delta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 474 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Delta State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,605. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delta State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
212 Total Awards
$7,414 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Valley State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Mississippi Valley State University is a small public school located in Itta Bena, Mississippi that handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Mississippi Valley State University, expect to pay an average of $7,414 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Mississippi Valley State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
747 Total Awards
$7,866 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,497 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi University for Women ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi University for Women is a small public school located in Columbus, Mississippi that handed out 747 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,866 to cover tuition and fees at MUW. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,497 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MUW. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Mississippi University for Women Report

#9

William Carey University

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

William Carey University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 607 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend William Carey University, expect to pay an average of $14,685 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,444 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at William Carey University. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
608 Total Awards
$8,549 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,806 Avg Student Debt

Alcorn State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Alcorn State is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 608 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Alcorn State is $8,549. 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 $26,806 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Online courses are available at Alcorn State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, Mississippi
154 Total Awards
$19,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,516 Avg Student Debt

Blue Mountain College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Blue Mountain, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 154 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Blue Mountain College, expect to pay an average of $19,280 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,516 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Blue Mountain 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 57% 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 11 schools only.

References

  • 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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