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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi
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 Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 46 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi
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Our 2023 rankings named Hinds Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Raymond, Mississippi, and it awarded 4,168 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,551 in student loans.After graduating from Hinds Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,701 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 3,406 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,629 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $27,307 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Delta Technical College is a small private for-profit school situated in Horn Lake, Mississippi. It awarded 1,548 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Delta Technical College accumulate an average of $9,122 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $72, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Delta Technical College graduates make an average of $25,412 annually. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great place for trade school students. Located in Senatobia, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,704 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $9,074 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NWCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,219 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pearl River Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,231 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $10,890 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Pearl River Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,641 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Jones County Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Jones County Junior College is located in Ellisville, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,118 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,961 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Jones County Junior College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,114 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
With a ranking of #7, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 1,424 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,598 in student loans.After graduating from Holmes Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,772 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
East Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. This small public school is located in Scooba, Mississippi, and it awarded 1,034 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from EMCC accumulate an average of $8,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, EMCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,360 during the early year of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #9, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. ICC is located in Fulton, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,134 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $10,242 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, ICC graduates make an average of $33,370 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Meridian Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. MCC is a small public school situated in Meridian, Mississippi. It awarded 744 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,384 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,844 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career College - Southaven ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Concorde Career College - Southaven is a very small private for-profit school located in Southaven, Mississippi that handed out 292 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Concorde Career College - Southaven accumulate an average of $15,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $73 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Concorde Career College - Southaven, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $27,288 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #12, Northeast Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public school situated in Booneville, Mississippi. It awarded 704 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,017 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Northeast Mississippi Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,792 during the early year of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Wesson, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 830 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
During the early years of their career, Copiah-Lincoln Community College graduates make an average of $28,298 annually. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. This small public school is located in Moorhead, Mississippi, and it awarded 413 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Mississippi Delta Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,341 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #15, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This fairly large public school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 3,768 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Southern Miss accumulate an average of $36,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $143, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Southern Miss graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,480 during the early year of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Coahoma Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 553 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, Coahoma Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,255 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Southwest Mississippi Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Summit, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 442 degrees in 2021-2022.
Once they receive their degree, SMCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,493 during the early year of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Mississippi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in University, Mississippi, the large public school awarded 5,849 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,914 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $450.After graduating from Ole Miss, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,932 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Blue Cliff College - Gulfport came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school awarded 116 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,354 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Blue Cliff College - Gulfport graduates make an average of $18,574 annually. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
East Central Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Decatur, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 539 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,938 in student loans.After graduating from East Central Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,565 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Mississippi State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,774 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $29,253 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $298, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Mississippi State graduates make an average of $41,190 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 58 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $5,188 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Mississippi Institute, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $14,080 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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Magnolia College of Cosmetology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #23 on the list.
Once they receive their degree, Magnolia College of Cosmetology graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $14,454 during the early year of their career.
With a ranking of #24, Jackson State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Jackson State is a public institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,760 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $47,857 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $214 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Jackson State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,420 during the early year of their career. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
Chris Beauty College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Gulfport, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 63 students in 2021-2022.
After graduating from Chris Beauty College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $12,475 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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