Mississippi’s economy depends on skilled workers in manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, and healthcare. Trade schools give students the skills to enter these industries quickly. often in less than two years. Whether you’re in Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, or rural areas, there are accredited programs statewide.
Many Mississippi trade schools partner with employers and state workforce programs to connect graduates with opportunities after training; timelines and outcomes vary by location and job market.
Best Trade Schools in Mississippi
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 10 schools,
ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top.
10 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Compare accredited trade schools in 41 Mississippi cities. Each city page lists the closest local schools with tuition, median graduate earnings, and the trades hiring nearby.
Hinds Community College is a leading choice for welding, HVAC, nursing, and aviation. MGCCC is also highly respected for marine technology and allied health programs.
Are Mississippi community colleges considered trade schools?
Yes. Community colleges like Hinds, MGCCC, and Jones College offer accredited, career-focused programs similar to trade schools.
What trades are in demand in Mississippi in 2025?
Welders, HVAC techs, electricians, marine technicians, nurses, CNAs, and diesel mechanics are in steady demand.
Mississippi’s trade schools prepare students with the skills, certifications, and employer connections needed for well-paying careers. Whether you want to work in marine trades, healthcare, or skilled manufacturing, these programs can help you get there quickly.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
