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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 2023 rankings named Hinds Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Raymond, Mississippi that handed out 1,348 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hinds Community College is $3,750. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,073 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Hinds Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Hinds Community College Report

#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 attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This medium-sized public school is located in Perkinston, Mississippi, and it awarded 1,262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. 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.

Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 59% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Report

#3

Delta Technical College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Delta Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. This small private for-profit school is located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, and it awarded 855 undergraduate certificates 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. Senatobia, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 525 students 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,260 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#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. Holmes Community College is a small public school located in Goodman, Mississippi that handed out 296 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,517 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Holmes Community College. 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.

Full Holmes Community College Report

#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. Jones County Junior College is a public institution located in Ellisville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, 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. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

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.

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#7

East Mississippi Community College

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

With a ranking of #7, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. EMCC is a public institution located in Scooba, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 325 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EMCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from EMCC accumulate an average of $8,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

One thing to take note of is that EMCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#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. Pearl River Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Poplarville, Mississippi. It awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pearl River Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,500. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,039 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Pearl River Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Itawamba Community College

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

With a ranking of #9, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. ICC is a public institution located in Fulton, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 142 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they attend ICC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,351 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity 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 landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 232 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,811 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,811. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,397 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Coahoma Community College

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

Coahoma Community 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 #11 on the list. Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 303 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Coahoma Community College Report

#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. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public school located in Moorhead, Mississippi that handed out 107 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mississippi Delta Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. This very small private for-profit school is located in Gulfport, Mississippi, and it awarded 76 undergraduate certificates 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.

Full Blue Cliff College - Gulfport Report

#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 a small public school located in Wesson, Mississippi that handed out 167 undergraduate certificates 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,600. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Online courses are available at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, 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 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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. East Central Community College is a small public school situated in Decatur, Mississippi. It awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees if they attend East Central Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,665. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,640 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients 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.

Full East Central Community College Report

#16

Northeast Mississippi Community College

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

Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Booneville, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 43 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,050. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast Mississippi Community College accumulate an average of $13,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Northeast Mississippi Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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50 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Summit, Mississippi, and it awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend SMCC full time pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,300. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SMCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#18

Traxlers School of Hair

Jackson, Mississippi
30 Total Awards

Traxlers School of Hair 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 #18 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and it awarded 30 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Traxlers School of Hair Report

#19

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson

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

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson 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 #19 on the list. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,038 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

Full Academy of Hair Design - Jackson Report

#20

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, Mississippi
32 Total Awards

Chris Beauty College ranked #20 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 32 undergraduate certificate awards 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 came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Corinth Academy of Cosmetology is a very small private for-profit school located in Corinth, Mississippi that handed out 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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19 Total Awards
$5,188 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,188 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

The Academy of Hair Design Six

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
25 Total Awards

The Academy of Hair Design Six 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 #23 on the list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 25 students in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full The Academy of Hair Design Six Report

#24

KC's School of Hair Design

Pontotoc, Mississippi
35 Total Awards

KC’s School of Hair Design ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. KC’s School of Hair Design is a very small private for-profit school located in Pontotoc, Mississippi that handed out 35 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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#25

Academy of Hair Design - Pearl

Pearl, Mississippi
25 Total Awards

Academy of Hair Design - Pearl landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Academy of Hair Design - Pearl is a very small private for-profit school situated in Pearl, Mississippi. It awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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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