2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Mississippi to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi
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Our analysis found Delta Technical College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Mississippi. Horn Lake, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 414 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,524 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Hinds Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Mississippi. Hinds Community College is located in Raymond, Mississippi and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 245 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Hinds Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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, 93% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hinds Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. 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 attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Perkinston, Mississippi. It awarded 217 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Some students 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.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northwest Mississippi Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Mississippi. This medium-sized public school is located in Senatobia, Mississippi, and it awarded 179 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. Out-of-state students 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, 91% were women.
NWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Holmes Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 125 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Holmes Community College is $3,510. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Holmes Community College does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
Blue Cliff College - Gulfport landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Blue Cliff College - Gulfport is located in Gulfport, Mississippi and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 105 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,279 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Pearl River Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Pearl River Community College is a public institution located in Poplarville, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 105 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pearl River Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to 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, 92% 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #8, Jones County Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Ellisville, Mississippi, and it awarded 96 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jones County Junior College is $3,870. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,870. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,098 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Meridian Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Meridian, Mississippi, and it awarded 77 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,574. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,428. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,485 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, East Mississippi Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. EMCC is a small public school situated in Scooba, Mississippi. It awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EMCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from EMCC accumulate an average of $11,775 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
With a ranking of #11, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. 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 in-state tuition and fees for students at ICC is $3,160. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,360. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ICC accumulate an average of $19,245 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ICC. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Northeast Mississippi Community College is located in Booneville, Mississippi and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Mississippi who attend Northeast Mississippi Community College full time pay an average of $4,120 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Coahoma Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools 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 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. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Coahoma Community College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Moorhead, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 32 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Mississippi who attend Mississippi Delta Community College full time pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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 94% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Mississippi Delta Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Wesson, Mississippi, and it awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees if they attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,380. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,736 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwest Mississippi Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Summit, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 30 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees if they attend SMCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,080. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,101 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
SMCC 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 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
East Central Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Decatur, Mississippi, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,150 in tuition and fees if they attend East Central Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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, 93% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at East Central Community College. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
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*These averages are for the top 17 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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