Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Tupelo. 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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Top Trade Schools in Tupelo
#1
Alcorn State University
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Alcorn State, MS
•In-state option
Located in Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Mechanic Engine Technician, and Robotics Technology.
Located in Jackson, MS Belhaven University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement Technology.
Located in Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, and Medical Assistant.
Located in Gulfport, MS Chris Beauty College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Barbering, Beauty Cosmetology, and Cosmetologist.
Located in Clarksdale, MS Coahoma Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
Located in Wesson, MS Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Beauty Cosmetology.
Located in Cleveland, MS Delta State University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Corrections, and Criminal Justice.
Located in Decatur, MS East Central Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Mississippi) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
Meet the author:Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.
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