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2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

20 Schools Ranked
$3,647 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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.

The Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Mississippi to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular 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

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
550 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Hinds Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Raymond, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 550 basic certificate awards 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,800. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hinds Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, Mississippi
693 Total Awards

Out of the 20 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, the small private for-profit school handed out 693 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

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#3

Concorde Career College - Southaven

Southaven, Mississippi

Out of the 20 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Concorde Career College - Southaven landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Concorde Career College - Southaven is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#4

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
121 Total Awards
$3,970 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jones County Junior College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Ellisville, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 121 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,970. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Jones County Junior College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Jones County Junior College Report

#5

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
151 Total Awards
$3,460 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. NWCC is located in Senatobia, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 151 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Mississippi who attend NWCC full time pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,860. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NWCC. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Northwest Mississippi Community College Report

#6

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
64 Total Awards
$3,811 Average Tuition & Fees

Meridian Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 64 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,811. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,811. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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39 Total Awards

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Institute is located in Clinton, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 39 basic certificates to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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Magnolia College of Cosmetology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list.

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#9

Institute of Health & Technology

Hattiesburg, <nil>

With a ranking of #9, Institute of Health & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate.

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#10

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
25 Total Awards
$3,740 Average Tuition & Fees

East Mississippi Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. EMCC is a public institution located in Scooba, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they attend EMCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,740.

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.

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#11

Unlimited Cosmetology School

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
28 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Unlimited Cosmetology School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 28 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Unlimited Cosmetology School Report

#12

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, Mississippi
31 Total Awards

Chris Beauty College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Chris Beauty College is located in Gulfport, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 31 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Chris Beauty College Report

22 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Mississippi Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. SMCC is located in Summit, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 22 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SMCC is $3,600. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,300. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

SMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwest Mississippi Community College Report

#14

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport

Gulfport, Mississippi
40 Total Awards

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 40 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

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#15

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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

Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Wesson, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 24 basic certificate awards 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. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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.

Full Copiah-Lincoln Community College Report

#16

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology

Corinth, Mississippi
6 Total Awards

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school situated in Corinth, Mississippi. It awarded 6 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#16

Vaughn Beauty College

Aberdeen, Mississippi
20 Total Awards

Vaughn Beauty College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Aberdeen, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 20 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Vaughn Beauty College Report

#18

KC's School of Hair Design

Pontotoc, Mississippi
7 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, KC’s School of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This very small private for-profit school is located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and it awarded 7 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full KC’s School of Hair Design Report

#19

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
$3,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Delta Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs.

Students from Mississippi who attend Mississippi Delta Community College full time pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,980.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mississippi Delta Community College. 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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#19

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Holmes Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs.

Students from Mississippi who attend Holmes Community College full time pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,210.

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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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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