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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi

11 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and Mississippi has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 Anyone paid to prepare or help prepare federal tax returns needs a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS.2

In Mississippi, all 11 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

All 11 are the same kind of program: accounting (associate degree).

See the 11 programs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Mississippi?

$6,955 to $8,325 is what most accounting and bookkeeping programs in Mississippi cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $4,738 to $8,420

In the typical program

Finished the program
Left out
6 in 10 of Mississippi's programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
61 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Mississippi may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Mississippi approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,600
    More details about Accounting Tech at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,666
    Length
    64 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,600

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Wesson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, WessonAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,955
    More details about Accounting Tech at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,992
    Length
    64 weeks, 49 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    26
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,955

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus

    Clarksdale

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus, ClarksdaleAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,898
    More details about Accounting Tech at Coahoma Community College - Clarksdale Main Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,450
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,898

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Coahoma Community College - Charleston / Tallahatchie

    Charleston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Coahoma Community College - Charleston / Tallahatchie, CharlestonAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,738
    More details about Accounting Tech at Coahoma Community College - Charleston / Tallahatchie
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $1,750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,738

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    Natchez

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College, NatchezAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,955
    More details about Accounting Tech at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 49 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,955

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County

    Mendenhall

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County, MendenhallAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,955
    More details about Accounting Tech at Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 49 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,955

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mi-Best Accounting Technology - AAS

    Southwest Mississippi Community College

    Summit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Mississippi Community College, SummitAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,829
    More details about Mi-Best Accounting Technology - AAS at Southwest Mississippi Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,829

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston (Main) Campus

    Perkinston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston (Main) Campus, PerkinstonAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,325
    More details about Accounting Tech at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston (Main) Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    61 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,325

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus

    Gulfport

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus, GulfportAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,325
    More details about Accounting Tech at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Harrison County Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    61 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,325

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus

    Gautier

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus, GautierAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,325
    More details about Accounting Tech at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    61 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,050
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,325

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Tech

    Pearl River Community College

    Hattiesburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pearl River Community College, HattiesburgAccounting (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,420
    More details about Accounting Tech at Pearl River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 48 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,420

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi

programs with a price cost under $10,000
11 of 11
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
35th of 38
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 16
11 vs 16

State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Gulfport, McComb, Jackson and other Mississippi cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Mississippi

How accounting and bookkeeping classes compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Mississippi

Where the Mississippi accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Mississippi accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs Mississippi approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Mississippi offers.

How the prices and results of Mississippi accounting and bookkeeping programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Mississippi figures?

We leave out the share who finished for Mississippi: 6 in 10 of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states.

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Mississippi

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. Internal Revenue Service: PTIN requirements for tax return preparers
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List