Professional Licenses in Mississippi
Mississippi requires licenses for 87 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
registration 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Agricultural Chief Pilot
licenseAlarm Systems, Access Systems, And Security Equipment
licenseAlternative Pathways Educator
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Trainers
licenseAudiologists
license 4-8 months after AuD graduation
Audiologists Aide
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Installation And Repair
licenseCertified Commericial Pesticide Applicator
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certification 2-4 months
Certified Interior Designer
certificationCertified Nurse Aide (CNA)
certificationCertified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
certificationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Residential Appraiser
certificationChiropractic Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Chiropractor
license Est. $300 3-6 months after DC graduation
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $225 9-14 months
Crane Construction And Repair
licenseDental Hygienists
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienists
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietician
license 3-6 months
Esthetician
license 4-8 months
Expanded Role LPN Hemodialysis
licenseFuneral Directors
licenseHearing Aid Specialist
licenseHeating And Air Conditioning Mechanics And Installation
license 2-4 years
Hemodialysis Technicians
license 3-6 months
Insurance Producer
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor Intern
licenseLand Surveyor Intern
license 8-16 years (education + 4-12 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Appraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Licensed Attorney
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
license 4-8 weeks
Licensed Home Inspector
licenseLicensed Home Inspector
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license 12-18 months
Licensed Professional Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Licensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Licensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Licensed Social Worker
license Est. $405 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Manicurist
license 1-3 months
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 3-5 months
Mechanical
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 6-12 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $200 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paint And Wall Covering
licensePest Management Consultant License
license 6-24 months (education + experience + exam)
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
license 3-6 months
Pharmacy Technicians
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician - Medical Doctor
license Est. $550 3-6 months after residency completion
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Applicator Certificate
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Services License
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Public Adjuster
license Est. $100 1-3 months
Public Adjuster
license 2-4 weeks
Radiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Real Estate Salesperson
licenseRegistered Nurse
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
Roofing, Sheet Metal And Siding
licenseSpeech Language Pathologist
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Tattoo Artist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)