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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi

33 Schools Ranked
$3,675 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$8,632 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 33 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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

Hinds Community College

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

Our analysis found Hinds Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 1,348 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend Hinds Community College full time pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Hinds Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Perkinston, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1,262 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,950. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Report

#3

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, Mississippi
855 Total Awards
$9,122 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, the small private for-profit school awarded 855 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,122 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Delta Technical College Report

#4

Northwest Mississippi Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwest Mississippi Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. NWCC is a public institution located in Senatobia, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 525 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWCC is $3,460. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,860. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $6,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

NWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northwest Mississippi Community College Report

#5

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 #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 296 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they attend Holmes Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,210. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,517 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Holmes Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#6

Jones County Junior College

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

Jones County Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 295 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend Jones County Junior College full time pay an average of $3,970 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,970. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Jones County Junior College accumulate an average of $6,995 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Jones County Junior College, 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, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

East Mississippi Community College

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

East Mississippi Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. EMCC is located in Scooba, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 325 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Mississippi who attend EMCC full time pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at EMCC. In 2020-2021 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full East Mississippi Community College Report

#8

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 #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 188 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,500. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,039 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

Pearl River 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. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Pearl River Community College Report

#9

Itawamba Community College

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

Itawamba Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. ICC is a public institution located in Fulton, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 142 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend ICC full time pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,360. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $11,351 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ICC. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

Meridian Community College

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

Meridian Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This small public school is located in Meridian, Mississippi, and it awarded 232 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,397 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% 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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#11

Coahoma Community College

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

Coahoma Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. 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.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,353 to cover tuition and fees at Coahoma Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Coahoma Community College. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#12

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
107 Total Awards
$3,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Delta Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Moorhead, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 107 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Delta Community College is $3,380. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,980. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

Mississippi Delta 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 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport

Gulfport, Mississippi
76 Total Awards
$12,354 Avg Student Debt

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 76 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,354 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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

Copiah-Lincoln Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is located in Wesson, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 167 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,600. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Copiah-Lincoln Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#15

East Central Community College

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

East Central Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Decatur, Mississippi, and it awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at East Central Community College is $3,565. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Northeast Mississippi Community College

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

With a ranking of #16, Northeast Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Booneville, Mississippi, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,798 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Northeast Mississippi 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. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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50 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Southwest Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Summit, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SMCC. In 2020-2021 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, Mississippi
30 Total Awards

Traxlers School of Hair came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Traxlers School of Hair is a very small private for-profit school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi
26 Total Awards
$9,038 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Academy of Hair Design - Jackson did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Academy of Hair Design - Jackson is a private for-profit institution located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,038 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, Mississippi
32 Total Awards

Chris Beauty College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate 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 undergraduate certificates to 32 students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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#21

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology

Corinth, Mississippi
22 Total Awards

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Corinth, Mississippi. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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

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19 Total Awards
$5,188 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Clinton, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 19 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,188 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#23

The Academy of Hair Design Six

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
25 Total Awards

The Academy of Hair Design Six ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. The Academy of Hair Design Six is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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

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#24

KC's School of Hair Design

Pontotoc, Mississippi
35 Total Awards

KC’s School of Hair Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Pontotoc, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2021-2022.

Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

Academy of Hair Design - Pearl

Pearl, Mississippi
25 Total Awards

Academy of Hair Design - Pearl came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Academy of Hair Design - Pearl is located in Pearl, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 96% of those degree recipients 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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