2027 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi
[Construction Trades](/majors/construction-trades/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong construction trades education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value construction trades schools.
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2027 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction trades degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Construction Trades Schools
Southwest Mississippi Community College earned the #1 spot for value among construction trades schools in Mississippi. Southwest Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Summit. In-state tuition and fees average $4,080, with out-of-state students paying around $6,780. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $21,057. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Southwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $50,292. That is a strong return on a $21,057 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Coahoma Community College one of the best values for construction trades. Set in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,490. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $11,745 in student loans. Construction Trades graduates of Coahoma Community College earn a median of $29,600 early in their careers. Set against $11,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hinds Community College earned it the #3 place for construction trades. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $16,385 in student loans. Construction Trades graduates of Hinds Community College earn a median of $34,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in construction trades will find it at East Mississippi Community College, which ranked #4. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, compared with $7,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the construction trades program here. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $53,950. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Itawamba Community College earned it the #5 place for construction trades. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,420 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the construction trades program here. Construction Trades graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $61,039 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
East Central Community College landed the #6 spot for construction trades value this year. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,990 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,090. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete the construction trades program here. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from East Central Community College generally make around $32,981. That is a strong return on a $6,382 median debt.
Jones County Junior College placed #7 among the best values for construction trades. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,700 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,700 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,559 to complete the construction trades program here. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Jones County Junior College generally make around $33,655. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Meridian Community College came in at #8 for value in construction trades this year. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,078, while out-of-state students pay about $6,478. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $10,368. Construction Trades graduates of Meridian Community College earn a median of $34,846 early in their careers. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pearl River Community College landed the #9 spot for construction trades value this year. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Poplarville. In-state tuition and fees average $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Students borrow a median of $13,482 to complete the construction trades program here. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $34,785. Set against $13,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #10 for value in construction trades this year. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $11,653. Construction Trades graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #11 for value in construction trades this year. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the construction trades program here. Construction Trades graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,001 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value construction trades schools. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Booneville. In-state tuition and fees average $4,470, compared with $7,750 for out-of-state students. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $12,566 in student loans. Construction Trades graduates of Northeast Mississippi Community College earn a median of $41,228 early in their careers. Set against $12,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delta Technical College came in at #13 for value in construction trades this year. Delta Technical College is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Horn Lake. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete the construction trades program here. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $34,080. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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