Job training programs in Mississippi
751 programs in 67 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
129 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Accredited schools in Mississippi: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · First responder schools · Transportation schools · Culinary and hospitality schools · Child care and social services programs
Job training in Mississippi by line of work
- Trade school programs318
- Nursing and patient care programs85
- Transportation and logistics training81
- Medical certification programs71
- Business and office training53
- Allied health programs48
- First responder training36
- IT certification programs34
- Culinary and hospitality programs12
- Beauty school2
Each line of work compares its fields in Mississippi. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in Mississippi: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding classes | 87 | $731 to $7,919 | about $29,800 | 79% | Left out |
| CDL training | 61 | $2,500 to $4,200 | about $35,200 | 74% | Left out |
| RN programs | 40 | $7,449 to $11,670 | about $58,700 | 86% | Left out |
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 36 | $4,100 to $8,050 | about $42,400 | 83% | Left out |
| LPN programs | 34 | $5,904 to $9,125 | about $35,800 | 89% | Left out |
| Electrician training | 30 | $3,400 to $7,988 | about $31,200 | 74% | Left out |
| HVAC training | 26 | $4,602 to $8,075 | about $31,700 | 75% | Left out |
| Administrative assistant training | 26 | $4,100 to $7,664 | about $24,500 | 63% | Left out |
| EMT classes | 25 | $675 to $6,000 | about $51,500 | 93% | Left out |
| Auto mechanic classes | 19 | $4,606 to $8,149 | about $27,400 | 78% | Left out |
| Medical billing and coding training | 16 | $4,424 to $8,500 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| CNC machinist training | 16 | $5,750 to $8,520 | about $39,300 | 82% | Left out |
| IT training | 16 | $5,200 to $8,554 | about $26,900 | 69% | Left out |
| Medical assistant training | 15 | $1,980 to $7,972 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Pharmacy technician training | 13 | $500 to $2,700 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Plumbing school | 13 | $600 to $3,000 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Carpentry classes | 13 | $3,942 to $7,750 | about $14,600 | 63% | Left out |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 13 | $3,520 to $8,940 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Lineman school | 13 | $2,355 to $4,204 | about $47,300 | 85% | Left out |
| Electronics technician training | 13 | $1,250 to $8,420 | about $35,500 | 73% | Left out |
| Diesel mechanic training | 12 | $5,350 to $7,850 | about $40,500 | 85% | Left out |
| CNA classes | 11 | $381 to $1,204 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 11 | $6,955 to $8,325 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Surgical tech programs | 11 | $6,395 to $9,281 | about $35,000 | 94% | Left out |
| Culinary school | 11 | $4,100 to $6,880 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Early childhood education programs | 11 | $6,930 to $8,100 | about $16,600 | 66% | Left out |
| Forklift certification | 11 | $106 to $200 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Heavy equipment operator training | 10 | $1,125 to $3,700 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Respiratory therapy programs | 9 | $7,555 to $10,320 | about $49,100 | 80% | Left out |
| Manufacturing technician training | 9 | $250 to $1,540 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Police academy | 8 | $2,250 to $3,400 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Coding and software development courses | 8 | $6,638 to $9,434 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Phlebotomy training | 7 | $650 to $1,391 | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Dental assistant programs | 7 | $1,678 to $11,482 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Radiology tech programs | 7 | $7,075 to $10,205 | about $44,800 | 91% | Left out |
| Supply chain and logistics training | 6 | $1,934 to $3,588 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Construction training programs | 6 | $575 to $4,194 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Digital marketing courses | 5 | $7,900 to $8,800 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Business administration programs | 5 | $5,770 to $8,420 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Cybersecurity training | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Paralegal programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| PTA programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Auto body repair classes | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Dental hygiene programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Sonography school | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Data analytics courses | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical lab technician programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Web and graphic design courses | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Health information technology programs | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Masonry training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Human resources training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| OTA programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Criminal justice programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Sheet metal training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Cosmetology school | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Barber school | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| EKG technician programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Fire academy | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Aircraft mechanic school | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Hospitality management programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Crane operator training | 1 | Left out | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Flight school | 1 | Not enough data | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Cardiovascular technology programs | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Merchant mariner training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sleep technician training | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out |
| Solar and wind technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Mississippi may offer more. How these figures are made
Job training in Jackson, Gulfport, Laurel and other Mississippi areas
Programs with classes in each area, all fields together. An area gets a page once it has 30 programs, or one field there has 10.
Where the Mississippi job training numbers come from
Which Mississippi programs are counted?
Programs Mississippi approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Mississippi offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
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 funding facts about job training in Mississippi
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- 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