Cosmetology Schools in Mississippi
20 schools compared · Average earnings $14,062/yr
20 Mississippi schools offer Cosmetology. Average graduate earnings run 19% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in MS
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$14,062/yr
-19% vs. national avg
Avg Score
43/100
Top MS Cities
8
with programs
Cosmetology Programs in Mississippi
All 20 Mississippi schools offering Cosmetology, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS |
52 |
| 2 | Meridian Community College Meridian, MS |
48 |
| 3 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MS |
47 |
| 4 | Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS |
46 |
| 5 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS |
42 |
| 6 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MS |
44 |
| 7 | Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture Laurel, MS |
42 |
| 8 | Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Clinton, MS |
42 |
| 9 | Blue Cliff College-Gulfport Gulfport, MS |
42 |
| 10 | Delta Technical College-Mississippi Horn Lake, MS |
42 |
| 11 | Academy of Hair Design-Pearl Pearl, MS |
42 |
| 12 | Chris Beauty College Gulfport, MS |
42 |
| 13 | Corinth Academy of Cosmetology Corinth, MS |
42 |
| 14 | The Academy of Hair Design Six Hattiesburg, MS |
41 |
| 15 | Academy of Hair Design-Grenada Grenada, MS |
41 |
| 16 | Academy of Hair Design-Jackson Jackson, MS |
41 |
| 17 | KC's School of Hair Design Pontotoc, MS |
41 |
| 18 | East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS |
41 |
| 19 | Traxlers School of Hair Jackson, MS |
41 |
| 20 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS |
39 |
Where Cosmetology Programs Cluster in Mississippi
Cities with the most Cosmetology programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 2 | $15,260/yr |
| Jackson, MS | 2 | $11,437/yr |
| Raymond, MS | 1 | $17,704/yr |
| Senatobia, MS | 1 | $17,660/yr |
| Meridian, MS | 1 | $17,559/yr |
| Laurel, MS | 1 | $15,880/yr |
| Clinton, MS | 1 | $15,875/yr |
| Horn Lake, MS | 1 | $15,576/yr |
Compare Cosmetology in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Mississippi compares to others with strong Cosmetology offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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