East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, Mississippi · Public · 2,838 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 116 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,273 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,347 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,190 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,057 |
| All families (average) | $4,608 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,204 | +$5,276 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,520 | +$41,592 | clears the bar | $4,015 | 0.1 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,992 | -$2,936 | falls short | $6,019 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,571 | +$19,643 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,346 | +$2,418 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,893 | +$18,965 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $17,654 | -$13,274 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,561 | +$22,633 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,478 | +$36,550 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $33,030 | +$2,102 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,377 | +$5,449 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,210 | +$5,282 | clears the bar | $6,472 | 1.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,834 | +$2,906 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,650 | +$5,722 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.