2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Mississippi to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the most popular school in Mississippi for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, Mississippi and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 288 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Mississippi who attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,250. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 16 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Hinds Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Hinds Community College is located in Raymond, Mississippi and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 219 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hinds Community College is $3,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,386 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hinds Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Mississippi Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Senatobia, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 82 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,830. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,436 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
NWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Mississippi Community College is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EMCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,775 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
EMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means East Central Community College is a great place for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Decatur, Mississippi, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend East Central Community College full time pay an average of $3,150 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,250. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,057 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
East Central Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Meridian Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 22 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend MCC full time pay an average of $3,574 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,428. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,485 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Online courses are available at MCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Jones County Junior College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,870 in tuition and fees if they attend Jones County Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,870. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Jones County Junior College accumulate an average of $12,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Goodman, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 13 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Holmes Community College is $3,510. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,751 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Online courses are available at Holmes Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Mississippi Delta Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs. This small public school is located in Moorhead, Mississippi, and it awarded 12 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Delta Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,340. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mississippi Delta Community College accumulate an average of $16,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Mississippi Delta Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Coahoma Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their undergraduate certificate. Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Coahoma Community College is $3,003. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,254 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Coahoma Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Pearl River Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 3 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pearl River Community College is $3,500. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,500. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pearl River Community College accumulate an average of $10,117 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Pearl River Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Belhaven University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking.
Belhaven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,825. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Belhaven does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $4,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,400. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast Mississippi Community College accumulate an average of $14,795 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Northeast Mississippi Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Itawamba Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
In-state students pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they attend ICC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,245 in loans while pursuing their degree.
ICC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Strayer University - Mississippi landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate business programs.
If you want to attend Strayer University - Mississippi, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Mississippi is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,380. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,380. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Copiah-Lincoln Community College accumulate an average of $10,736 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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