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Set in the heart of the American south, Mississippi is a state that has it all. From the historical and literary fame of the waters of the Mississippi River, to a wealth of historical colonial settlements and battlefield sites, along to the balmy waters and beaches of the coast with the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi has a little bit of something to peak every interest. From the capitol city, Jackson, to a range of smaller towns, cities, and rural areas in between, students in Mississippi find a wide variety of programs of study, social outlets, educational opportunities and much more. Students looking to get started with a two-year degree or training program in Mississippi have some top choices to look at.

With its main campus in Wesson, Mississippi, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public community college serving seven Mississippi counties. Including Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln and Simpson counties as part of the district, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is located about an hour south of the state capitol of Jackson, Mississippi. While at Copiah-Lincoln Community College students may study within a range of courses and two-year degree awarding majors, with an emphasis on college transfer programs meant for students working towards eventual four-year degrees. Career and technical programs of study are also offered. Officially established in 1928, Copiah-Lincoln Community College began small, but today enrolls more than 3,000 students between its campuses in Natchez, Mendenhall and the Simpson County Center. The Simpson County Center also offers academic evening classes in downtown Magee. Key services offered include an Employment Training program, and the Licensed Practical Nursing program offered in a new 35,000 sq. ft. facility at Legion Lake. In addition to academics students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College may also participate in intercollegiate athletics in men’s basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf and tennis, or women’s soccer, softball, tennis and basketball. The Copiah-Lincoln ‘Wolfpack’ competes in the NJCAA, Division II sports, while the football team participates in Division I.

The Hinds Community College Eagles study at this two-year college’s main campus in Raymond, Mississippi. Located just five miles from state capitol Jackson, Hinds Community College’s district encompasses an area including not only Hinds but Claiborne, Copiah, Rankin, and Warren Counties. A rather large two-year school, between its six campuses Hinds Community College enrolls nearly 20,000 students. In fact, the Hinds Community College system as such is the largest educational institution in Mississippi. Many of the Hinds Community College academic programs are geared towards students who will eventually go on to pursue four-year degrees, or transfer program students. Also offered at Hinds Community College are two-year technical degree granting programs, vocational or ‘post-secondary career’ programs, high school equivalencies or career education programs, and training and continuing education, short term and non-degree granting programs. Amongst its campuses, Hinds Community College campuses offer programs in Nursing and Allied Health fields, medical and dental health, and more. As part of the Community College network and Mississippi Virtual Community College networks, students may participate in classroom and virtual video conference course offerings from other schools in the network. Campuses of Hinds Community Colleges include the Jackson Academic and Technical Center, the Jackson Nursing and Allied Health Center, the Pearl Rankin Campus, the Raymond Campus, the Utica Campus, the Vicksburg-Warren Campus, and the Aviation Maintenance and Commercial Aviation campus at the John Bell Williams Airport. In addition to academics students may participate in a variety of varsity sports such as men’s basketball, baseball, football, golf, track, soccer and tennis, and women’s soccer, tennis, basketball, and softball.

Established in 1937, Meridian Community College is a public two-year school located in Meridian, Mississippi. This urban, 72 acre campus proudly wears the colors of green and white, and is represented by mascot ‘Victor the Eagle.’ Originally founded as a supplemental program for students post-study at Meridian High School, today this two-year community college is home to nearly 4,000 students. Most courses, classes and facilities are held at the main Meridian Campus, although there are some off-campus facilities like the Truck Driving School and Magnolia Hall, often used as a ‘community center.’ In addition to academics students at Meridian Community College are able to participate in a wide variety of student organizations ranging from social clubs, to those honing student vocational or academic interests. Academic programs offered range from technical fields to pre-professional programs. Examples include construction trade technology, machine shop technology, cosmetology, nursing, and more. Career based programs range from engineering and economics, to languages, architecture and law. Students may also participate in a range of theatrical and musical programs and activities while at Meridian Community College. The Meridian Eagles participate in the NJCAA in intercollegiate competitive athletics. Teams fielded include soccer, basketball, golf, and more between Division I and Division II athletics.

A two-year public community college, Northwest Mississippi Community College is located in Senatobia, Mississippi. Established in 1928, Northwest Mississippi currently enrolls more than 7,000 students between it Senatobia, DeSoto Center, and Lafayette-Yalobusha Center campuses across the northwest region of the state. Nestled into a nearly 250 acre main campus in Senatobia, Mississippi, students enjoy the picturesque, tranquil setting while working towards Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts degrees. Professional Career Certificates are also offered at Northwest Mississippi Community College for non-degree seeking students. Areas of study include Automotive Technology, Pharmacy, forestry, Accountancy, Law, Architecture, and a range of other degree-granting and pre-professional programs. An interesting historical tidbit about the school is that during the Depression era, students were able to pay for room and board with fresh produce! Now, however, payment is accepted in the form of dollars, and the offerings have expanded to include modern facilities, distance learning classes, non-credit courses, and a range of unique adult focused programs and classes. Northwest Mississippi Community College maintains an “open door” admissions policy. Along with academics, students at Northwest Mississippi may participate in more than 30 student organizations, or Rangers athletics like football, soccer, softball, basketball, baseball, rodeo, and golf.