Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Delta Technical College-Mississippi is Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor and the 2024 tuition and fees is $11,152. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor programs ($6,258). The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Delta Technical College-Mississippi.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $11,152$45600 Hours5 Months $6,258
2Medical/Clinical Assistant $16,345$355900 Hours9 Months $16,239
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,660$1,5401,500 Hours16 Months $16,042
4Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $16,195$505917 Hours9 Months $13,584
5Dental Assisting/Assistant $16,490$210900 Hours9 Months $16,730
6Welding Technology/Welder $14,692$2,008900 Hours7 Months $10,695

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,981 students attended Delta Technical College-Mississippi in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 36 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 61 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Delta Technical College-Mississippi is 61% and the retention rate is 68% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,981
Graduation Rate61%
Number of Faculty41
Student to Faculty Ratio21 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Delta Technical College-Mississippi is $11,152 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
87% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,650 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,152
Books & Supplies$45
Off-Campus Room & Board$5,095
Off-Campus Expenses$7,480
Average Financial Amount$5,650

Offered Certificate Programs

Delta Technical College-Mississippi offers 11 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,548 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate20257
Less than 1-Year Certificate10436
2 Years Certificate80855
Total1101,548

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Delta Technical College-Mississippi are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,548 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 257 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 436 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 855 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Transportation and Materials Moving 216 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor216
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 41 completers
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist41
Total257
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Transportation and Materials Moving 436 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor436
Total436
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 81 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist77
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor4
Engineering Technology 173 completers
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician173
Construction Trades 57 completers
Electrician57
Precision Production Trades 122 completers
Welding Technology/Welder122
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 422 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant125
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder26
Medical/Clinical Assistant271
Total855

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,981 students have enrolled into Delta Technical College-Mississippi. By gender, 820 male and 1,161 female students are attending the school.
There are 256 White (12.92%), 1,584 Black/African American (79.96%), 114 Hispanic (5.75%), 6 Asian (0.30%), and 135 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,9818201,161
American Indian/Native American422
Asian624
Black/African American1,584597987
Hispanic1145856
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White256154102
Two More945
Un-Known835
Non-resident Alien000

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