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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 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. 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.

One thing to take note of is that Hinds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Mississippi. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 1,262 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,122 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% 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

Out of the 33 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Senatobia, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 525 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they attend NWCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,860. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,260 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

NWCC 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 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
296 Total Awards
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,517 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Holmes Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Goodman, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 296 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,510 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holmes Community College. 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.

Online courses are available at Holmes Community 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 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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 landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,970. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,995 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.

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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 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 #7 on the list. Scooba, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 325 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at EMCC is $3,740. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,511 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 47% 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 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 #8 on the list. Pearl River Community College is a public institution located in Poplarville, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pearl River Community College is $3,500. 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. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Pearl River Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Itawamba Community College

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

Itawamba 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 #9 on the list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 142 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ICC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,351 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

ICC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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. MCC is a public institution located in Meridian, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 232 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,811. 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 fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Coahoma Community College

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

Coahoma Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. 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.

The average tuition and fees at Coahoma Community College is $3,353. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Coahoma 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 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Mississippi Delta Community College

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

Mississippi Delta 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 #12 on the list. Located in Moorhead, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 107 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Delta Community College full time. 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.

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.

Full Mississippi Delta Community College Report

#13

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport

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

Blue Cliff College - Gulfport landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. 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 ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. 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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,600. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,600. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. 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

#15

East Central Community College

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

East Central Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Decatur, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 113 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend East Central Community College full time pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

East Central Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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 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 #16 on the list. Booneville, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 43 students 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. Out-of-state students 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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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. Located in Summit, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SMCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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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.

Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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#19

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson

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

Academy of Hair Design - Jackson came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi ranking. Academy of Hair Design - Jackson is a very small private for-profit school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 26 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Academy of Hair Design - Jackson accumulate an average of $9,038 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Academy of Hair Design - Jackson Report

#20

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, Mississippi
32 Total Awards

With a ranking of #20, Chris Beauty College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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 landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Corinth, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 22 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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19 Total Awards
$5,188 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Mississippi list. 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.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mississippi Institute accumulate an average of $5,188 in student debt by the time they complete 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 landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. The Academy of Hair Design Six is a very small private for-profit school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 25 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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

With a ranking of #24, KC’s School of Hair Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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

Full KC’s School of Hair Design Report

#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. Located in Pearl, Mississippi, the very small private for-profit school handed out 25 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 96% 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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