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2023 Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

14 Schools Ranked
$5,740 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,951 Avg Student Debt*

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Mississippi to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi
39 Total Awards
$3,003 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Coahoma Community College the best value school in Mississippi for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi that handed out 39 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coahoma Community College are $3,003 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Coahoma Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Coahoma Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list.

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#2

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
51 Total Awards
$5,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s value ranking, Itawamba Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Fulton, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 51 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,245 in student debt by the time they complete 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

ICC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list.

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#3

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
32 Total Awards
$5,340 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi Delta Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Delta Community College is located in Moorhead, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Mississippi Delta Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,340 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,098 in student loans.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Mississippi Delta Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list.

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#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
125 Total Awards
$6,210 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Holmes Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Holmes Community College is a small public school situated in Goodman, Mississippi. It awarded 125 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Holmes Community College are $6,210 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,751 in student loans.

Holmes Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

Holmes Community College also took the #1 spot in our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi rankings.

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#5

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
245 Total Awards
$6,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s value ranking, Hinds Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hinds Community College is a public institution located in Raymond, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 245 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Hinds Community College are $6,800 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,386 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hinds Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Hinds Community College also took the #3 spot in our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi rankings.

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#6

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
179 Total Awards
$5,830 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Senatobia, Mississippi, and it awarded 179 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

NWCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,436 in loans while pursuing their degree.

NWCC 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 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
31 Total Awards
$5,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school situated in Wesson, Mississippi. It awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,380 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,736 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Copiah-Lincoln Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
14 Total Awards
$5,250 Average Tuition & Fees

East Central Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. East Central Community College is a small public school located in Decatur, Mississippi that handed out 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at East Central Community College are $5,250 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,057 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at East Central Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
105 Total Awards
$4,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Pearl River Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Pearl River Community College is a small public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi that handed out 105 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Pearl River Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,500 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,117 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Pearl River Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
77 Total Awards
$5,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Meridian Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Meridian, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 77 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,428 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,485 in loans while pursuing their degree.

MCC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Meridian Community College Report

#11

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
68 Total Awards
$6,740 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. EMCC is located in Scooba, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at EMCC are $6,740 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at EMCC. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full East Mississippi Community College Report

#12

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
50 Total Awards
$7,400 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Booneville, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast Mississippi Community College are $7,400 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,795 in student loans.

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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
96 Total Awards
$5,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Jones County Junior College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Jones County Junior College is a small public school located in Ellisville, Mississippi that handed out 96 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Jones County Junior College are $5,870 a year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,098 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
217 Total Awards
$7,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 217 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are $7,250 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In fact, around 59% 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 14 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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