2026 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Mississippi
[Construction Trades](/majors/construction-trades/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for construction trades students.
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2026 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
For return on investment in construction trades, no school beat Coahoma Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,490. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $11,745. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Coahoma Community College generally make around $29,600. Set against $11,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Hinds Community College one of the best values for construction trades. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $16,385. Construction Trades graduates of Hinds Community College earn a median of $34,003 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,385 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in construction trades will find it at Southwest Mississippi Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Summit, Southwest Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,080, while out-of-state students pay about $6,780. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $21,057. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $50,292. That is a strong return on a $21,057 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in construction trades will find it at Mississippi Delta Community College, which ranked #4. Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,819 to complete the construction trades program here. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $42,854. That is a strong return on a $13,819 median debt.
East Mississippi Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value construction trades schools. Located in the rural area of Scooba, East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,095 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $53,950. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pearl River Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value construction trades schools. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,700, with out-of-state students paying around $6,100. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $13,482. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $34,785. That is a strong return on a $13,482 median debt.
Itawamba Community College earned the #7 position for value in construction trades this year. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Meridian Community College earned the #8 position for value in construction trades this year. Located in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,078, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $10,368. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Meridian Community College generally make around $34,846. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #9 among the best values for construction trades. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the construction trades program here. 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 earned the #10 position for value in construction trades this year. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Senatobia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $9,990. 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.
Jones County Junior College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value construction trades schools. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $9,559. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $33,655. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #12 for value in construction trades this year. Set in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,750. 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. Set in the suburb of Horn Lake, Delta Technical College is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $13,000. 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
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
