10 Best Trade Schools inMississippi

1Antonelli College

Antonelli College provides students with a variety of degree and diploma programs.

Classroom sizes are small, giving each student the chance to have a more one-on-one learning experience.

The College also helps students prepare for the various certification exams that they may be required to take before they can begin working in the career of their choice.

Diploma programs can be completed in 48 weeks – 13 months, depending on the program.

Associated degree programs can be completed in 19 months.

Antonelli College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to offer Associate degree, Diploma, and Certificate programs.

Antonelli College’s campuses in Mississippi are licensed by the State of Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration.

Fees. Tuition for the Diploma programs is 23,970 while the Associated Degree programs cost $31,960. Financial aid is also available for qualifying students.

Courses offered:

The programs offered by Antonelli College at its Jackson campus are:

• Business Management
• Dental Assisting
• Financial Management
• Marketing and Social Media Management
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Billing and Coding

Contact information:

• Antonelli College, Jackson campus is located at 460 Briarwood Drive, Ste 200, Jackson, MS, 39206
• Phone: 601-362-9991
• Website: http://www.antonellicollege.edu

2Delta Technical College

Delta Technical College (Delta Tech) offers a variety of hands-on training programs designed to provide students the skills needed for entry level-employment in their chosen field.

Delta Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).

The HVAC/R Program at Delta Technical College’s Horn Lake, MS campus is accredited by HVAC Excellence.

Course duration varies between 20 weeks and 16 months, depending on the program.

The school offers flexible schedules, including daytime and evening classes.

Graduates who qualify are eligible for lifetime job placement assistance.

Enrollment. The first step is to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative. You will then be invited to take a campus tour.

Fees. Tuition is between $9,975 and $18,065, depending on the program you choose. Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Journeyman Welder
• Journeyman Welder II
• HVAC/R-MAR Technician
• Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician
• CDL Training Course
• Professional Truck Driving
• Cosmetology

Contact information:

• Horn Lake Campus: 6550 D. Interstate Boulevard, Horn Lake, MS 38637
• Phone: (662) 280-1443
• Ridgeland Campus: 113 Market Ridge Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
• Phone: (601) 206-5200
• Website: https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/

3Concorde Career Colleges

Concorde Southaven campus provides healthcare training in industries such as dental assisting, medical assisting, massage therapy, and more.

Classes are taught by teachers who have real-world experience and are dedicated to making sure their students get the hands-on training that prepares them for their chosen profession.

The College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Concorde is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution. 

Concorde is also licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary Schools and College Registration.

Enrollment. Applicants must take a personal interview and campus tour. They also need proof of graduation from an institution providing secondary education or the equivalent of such graduation.

Fees. Tuition varies between $13,850 and $31,746. There is a $100 registration fee for the Associate of Applied Science programs. Textbooks cost between $449 and $1,794.

Courses offered:

• Dental Assisting (Diploma)
• Dental Assisting (Associate of Applied Science)
• Medical Assistant (Diploma)
• Medical Assisting (Associate of Applied Science)
• Medical Office Professional (Diploma)
• Massage Therapy (Diploma)

Contact information:

• Concorde Career College is located at 7900 Airways Blvd., Suite 103 Southaven, MS 38671
• Phone: 800-693-7010
• Website: https://www.concorde.edu

4Truck Driver Institute

Since 1973, Truck Driver Institute has trained tens of thousands of the highly qualified licensed truck drivers in America.

The Institute has two schools in Mississippi: one in Our Saucier and one in Tupelo.

Serving the area for over 16 years, the Tupelo school has a 10+ acre modern training center.

Serving the Gulfport / Biloxi / Pascagoula area for over 35 years, the Saucier school has 15+ acre modern training center.

The 3-week program is a mixture of classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Students learn both the technical and the operational aspects of driving a semi-truck.

A CDL license is required by the U.S. government. A Class A license is required for drivers operating a vehicle that has a gross combination weight rating, or GCWR, of 26,001 lbs. or more, or to tow a vehicle that is more than 10,000 lbs.

The school currently holds a 90% placement rate for graduates.

Fees. Students can start the CDL-A training with $225 out of pocket. Truck Driver Institute (TDI) offers many resources for financial aid. Everything from Carrier Reimbursement to scholarships to Military/GI Bills.

Contact information:

• The Tupelo school is located at 341 East Franklin Street, Tupelo, MS 38802
• The Saucier school is located at 20214 Highway 49, Saucier, MS 39574
• Phone: 800-848-7364
• Website: https://www.drivebigtrucks.com

5Crescent School Gaming and Bartending

Crescent School Gaming and Bartending is offering professional training in casino dealing and bartending.

The school was founded in 1983 and has been family-owned ever since.

At Crescent, students learn at their own pace.

Classes are small enough to customize each student’s experience.

Crescent is accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training).

Crescent is one of the only bartending and casino gaming schools in the U.S. to be approved to accept U.S. Financial Aid.

Enrollment. Prospective students can apply by filling out a simple form online and they will be contacted by a Crescent representative. Applicants can also call the Admissions Representative at the Crescent campus of their choice.

Fees. Tuition is between $795 and $11,950, depending on the program. Types of financial aid available to qualifying students include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, and WIA/WIN (Workforce Investment Act/Network) Funding.

Courses offered:

At the Gulfport location, Crescent School is offering the following programs:

• 3-week Bartending Course
• 12-week Beverage Management Course
• 350-hour Two-Game Dealing Program
• 750-hour Comprehensive Dealing Program

Contact information:

• The Gulfport school is located at 1306 29th Ave.,Gulfport, MS 39501
• Phone: 228-822-2444
• Website: https://crescent.edu

6Traxler's School of Hair

Traxler’s School of Hair is training professionals in the hairstyling industry since 1993.

Full-time students usually complete the Barber Program in approximately 15 months.

Full-time students usually complete the Barber Instructor Program in approximately 9 months and a half.

Upon completion, students are awarded a diploma.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 16 ½ years of age for the Barber Program and 21 years of age for the Instructor Training Program. They need a high-school diploma or GED and a Photo ID, Birth Certificate or Driver’s License.

In order to enroll in the Instructor Program, students must have completed the 1500-hour barber program.

New students are accepted for enrollment on a daily basis, Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

New classes begin weekly for Barbering.

Fees. Tuition for the Barber/Hair Design program is $9,700 while tuition for the Barber Instructor Training program is $6,400. Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Barber/Hair Design- 1,500 Hours
• Barber Instructor Training- 1,000 Hours

Contact information:

• The school is located at 2845 Suncrest Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
• Phone: (601) 371-3253
• Website: http://traxlerschool.com

7Medical2 Career College and Certification Agency

Medical2 Career College and Certification Agency is providing healthcare career courses for residents of Mississippi.

Medical2 Inc is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration.

Enrollment. Enrollment requirements vary by program. Applicants need a copy of photo ID as proof they are at least 18 or 17 years of age (depending on the program).

For most programs, a copy of high school transcript, diploma, GED, or signed attestation as proof of completion is also required. Prospective students must be physically able to perform the employment skills of the program.

A complete criminal background check with no felonies is also required.

Additional requirements also apply to some of the programs.

Fees vary by program. Tuition is between $1,000 and $6,200. Payment plans are also available.

Courses offered

The College is offering the following career courses:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Patient Care Technician
• Medical Billing and Coding Program
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Certified Nurse Assistant

Contact information

• Medical2 Career College is located at 1830A North Gloster St., Tupelo, MS 38804
• Phone: 877-741-1996
• Website: https://medical2.com

8Real Estate Training Institute

Real Estate Training Institute is offering pre-license exam course, continuing education courses and post-license courses for future and current salespersons and brokers.

The school has four locations in Mississippi: Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Oxford, and Southaven.

The courses are constantly updated to stay with current changes. Course techniques include contemporary adult learning styles.

The Real Estate Training Institute’s Broker Instructors are members of the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA).

Real Estate Training Institute is an Accredited Mississippi Real Estate License School.

Classes are geared to Mississippi residents with examples taken from situations in and around the state.

Every applicant for a resident license as a salesperson must be 18 years or over, be a bona fide resident of the State of Mississippi prior to filing his application and have successfully completed a minimum of 60 hours in courses.

Fees. The pre-exam courses for salespersons and brokers are $595 each.

Courses offered:

• Salesperson License Course
• Broker License Course
• Real Estate Salesperson – Post License Course
• Real Estate Broker – Post License Course
• Continuing Education and Electives

Contact information:

• Real Estate Training Institute – Main Campus is located at 284 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi,  MS  39531
• Phone: 228-354-8585
• Website: https://www.msrealtycourses.com

9Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics, Nails and Cosmetology

Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics, Nails, & Cosmetology is training students who want to build a career in the beauty industry.

The 600-hour Aesthetics course covers all the technical and practical subjects of skincare.

In addition to the state board requirements, graduates receive certifications of advanced training in Microdermabrasions and Chemical Peels.

The 350-hour Nail Technician program covers all the technical and practical subjects of cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing client’s nails.

Graduates also receive a certification of advanced training with the Electric Nail File.

The comprehensive 1500-hour Cosmetology course covers all the technical and practical aspects of hair, nails, and basic aesthetics.

Fees. The total cost of training at Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics, Nails, and Cosmetology varies by program. The Nail Technician course costs $4,300 while the Cosmetology program is $15,500. For the Aesthetics program students have to pay $8,600. The total cost includes a $200 registration fee and books & kit costs.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

Courses offered:

• Aesthetics
• Nail Technician
• Cosmetology

Contact information:

• The school is located at 460-B Springridge Road in Clinton, Mississippi 3905.
• Phone: (601) 925-1344
• Website: http://msinstitute.com

10Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers 8 pathways and more than 60 Career and Technical Programs.

Many of the Career and Technical programs can be completed in two years or less.

The College has 10 campuses in Mississippi.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is accredited by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education degrees, certificates, and diplomas.

Enrollment. The first step is to complete the online Application for Admission.

Fees. Tuition for programs with 15-21 credit hours is $1,550 per semester. Tuition for programs with 1-14 credit hours is $155 per semester. Registration fee is $100 per semester. Financial aid is also available to students who qualify.

Courses offered:

Among the 60 Career and Technical programs we mention:

• Apprentice Electric Lineman
• Commercial and Residential Construction Technology
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
• Maritime Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Commercial Truck Driving
• Graphic Design Technology
• Interpreter Training Technology (ASL)
• Accounting Technology
• Cosmetology
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Office Technology – Medical Billing and Coding
• Early Childhood Education Technology
• Health Care Assistant (HCA)
• Practical Nursing (PN)
• Emergency Medical Sciences Paramedic
• Baking & Pastry Arts Technology
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Computer Networking Technology
• Data Analytics Technology

Contact information:

• The Jackson campus is located at 2300 Highway 90 Gautier, MS 39553.
• Phone: (228) 896-2536
• Website: https://mgccc.edu