Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, Mississippi · Public · 1,474 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,171 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,136 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,511 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,410 |
| All families (average) | $2,525 |
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 | $31,276 | +$348 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,451 | +$45,523 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,804 | +$2,876 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,117 | +$4,189 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $29,575 | -$1,353 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,376 | -$12,552 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.