CDL schools in Mississippi
Looking for CDL & truck driving schools in Mississippi? There are 8, including 7 public colleges and 1 private career school. Truck drivers in Mississippi earn a median $51,820 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in MS
- $51,820
8 CDL & truck driving schools
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Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
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Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS · Public
- CDL & truck driving
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
What truck drivers earn in Mississippi
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Truck driver salary in MississippiHow to become a truck driver
- Median pay
- $51,820
- $24.92 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,710–$79,550
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MS
- 24,160
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.8%
- 214,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CDL & truck driving schools are in Mississippi?
We list 8 schools in Mississippi with CDL & truck driving programs: 7 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Clarksdale, Summit, Wesson, Horn Lake, and Raymond.
Are there community college CDL & truck driving programs in Mississippi?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Mississippi offer CDL & truck driving. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CDL & truck driving school cost in Mississippi?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,525 to $18,032. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do truck drivers make in Mississippi?
The median pay for truck drivers in Mississippi is $51,820 a year, and most earn between $35,710 and $79,550, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Mississippi?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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CDL schools in other states
- Georgia (21)
- Illinois (17)
- Florida (16)
- Pennsylvania (14)
- Kentucky (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Texas (12)
- Arkansas (11)
- Kansas (9)
- Ohio (9)
- Utah (9)
- Wisconsin (9)
- Washington (7)
- California (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- South Carolina (6)