Jackson, MS (population: 171,210) has one locksmith school within a 100-mile radius of its city center. Meridian Community College has a total student population of 3,949. It is the 4485th highest ranked school in the USA and the 48th highest in the state of Mississippi (#1 is Creations College of Cosmetology).
Locksmith students from Jackson schools who go on to become locksmiths, certified master locksmiths, road service locksmiths, etc. have a good chance at finding employment. For example, there are 16,910 people working as locksmiths and safe repairers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $37,550.
Jackson lies in Hinds county, which is one of the 35 counties in Mississippi. Overall, the Jackson area has 245,940 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.8% unemployment rate, $17.60/hr average worker wage, and a $36,600 average annual salary.
After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, Meridian Community College ends up costing a student $7,593/yr.
| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Jackson |
| Wesson | MS | - | 1 | 19.2783 | 98 | 44.2 miles |
| Alcorn State | MS | - | 1 | 24.4923 | 50 | 62.5 miles |
| Ellisville | MS | - | 1 | 17.033 | 43 | 77.4 miles |
| Itta Bena | MS | - | 1 | 22.4426 | 49 | 81.5 miles |