Best Trade Schools in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Bay St. Louis. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Mississippi.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS 92.5 miles away BOC Score 64.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 48.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 286
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $27,408 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS 37.1 miles away BOC Score 52.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 1100
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,603 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 34.4 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1909
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $44,103 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS 67.6 miles away BOC Score 49.6
Tuition $15,480 - $29,651
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 60.3%
  • Graduation rate: 50.6%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 63
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,242 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 88.1 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1233
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $36,340 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Chris Beauty College

Gulfport, MS 18.3 miles away BOC Score 41.0
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 80.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 112
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $21,740 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 69.4 miles away BOC Score 39.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 49.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 456
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,593 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Blue Cliff College-Gulfport

Gulfport, MS 17.2 miles away BOC Score 36.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $26,644 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

The Academy of Hair Design Six

Hattiesburg, MS 69.2 miles away BOC Score 33.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 42
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $24,043 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in Mississippi.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
164.8Contact school for pricing$27,40848%Yes*92 mi
252.2Contact school for pricing$43,603Not reportedYes*37 mi
351.3Contact school for pricing$44,103Not reportedYes*34 mi
445.6Contact school for pricing$36,340Not reportedYes*88 mi
541.0Contact school for pricing$21,74080%—18 mi
636.3Contact school for pricing$26,644Not reported—17 mi
733.1Contact school for pricing$24,043Not reported—69 mi
827.2Contact school for pricingNot reported59%—69 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in Mississippi are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in Mississippi is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (2026) (College Scorecard)Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College $44103; Pearl River Community College $43603; Jones County Junior College $36340; Southwest Mississippi Community College $27408; Blue Cliff College-Gulfport $26644; The Academy of Hair Design Six $24043.Mississippi Gulf Coast Commu...$44,103Pearl River Community College$43,603Jones County Junior College$36,340Southwest Mississippi Commun...$27,408Blue Cliff College-Gulfport$26,644The Academy of Hair Design Six$24,043
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College$44,103
Pearl River Community College$43,603
Jones County Junior College$36,340
Southwest Mississippi Community College$27,408
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport$26,644
The Academy of Hair Design Six$24,043

Mississippi Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Flooring Installer9.5%
Carpenter4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
Electrician9.5%
Solar Installer42.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Tower Technician8.6%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
Maintenance Technician3.8%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
EKG Technician3.0%
Optician2.9%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Massage Therapist15.4%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

Next Steps

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.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)