Trade Schools in Mississippi

Mississippi has 33 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 15 public and 18 private. Together they graduated 6,917 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,575 to $24,805, with a median of $15,977 across the 44 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $34,388 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Delta Technical College-Mississippi, Hinds Community College and Northwest Mississippi Community College.

33
Schools
6,917
Graduates last year
$15,977
Median program tuition
$34,388
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 33 schools in Mississippi

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Delta Technical College-Mississippi

Horn Lake, MS

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant and Electrician and 5 more
Average net price
$25,724
Completion rate
66%
Type
Private for-profit

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 13 more
Average net price
$6,135
Completion rate
36%
Type
Public

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 9 more
Average net price
$5,252
Completion rate
40%
Type
Public

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Dental Assistant and 9 more
Average net price
$5,878
Completion rate
38%
Type
Public

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 7 more
Average net price
$1,198
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 9 more
Average net price
$6,473
Completion rate
39%
Type
Public

Concorde Career College-Southaven

Southaven, MS

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy
Average net price
$28,525
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
Average net price
$6,993
Completion rate
51%
Type
Public

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$3,276
Completion rate
43%
Type
Public

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
Average net price
$2,729
Completion rate
59%
Type
Public

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
Average net price
$3,733
Completion rate
58%
Type
Public

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Cosmetology and Diesel Mechanic and 6 more
Average net price
$5,533
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

Gulfport, MS

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Esthetician and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$24,255
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, MS

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,255
Completion rate
86%
Type
Private for-profit

Corinth Academy of Cosmetology

Corinth, MS

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$22,909
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

KC's School of Hair Design

Pontotoc, MS

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$8,773
Completion rate
81%
Type
Private for-profit

Unlimited Cosmetology School

Hattiesburg, MS

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$19,453
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Vaughn Beauty College

Aberdeen, MS

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,425
Completion rate
67%
Type
Private for-profit

Fosters Cosmetology College

Ripley, MS

Programs
Barber and Cosmetology
Average net price
$20,512
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Mississippi?

The median published tuition is $15,977 (range $2,575 to $24,805, 44 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Corinth Academy of Cosmetology ($2,575), Vaughn Beauty College ($2,675) and Chris Beauty College ($2,850). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (3 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 118 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $34,388 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Mississippi?

Yes. 15 public schools offer it, including Hinds Community College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jones County Junior College and Pearl River Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.