Is Southwest Mississippi Community College worth it?

Summit, MS · Public · 2-year

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public, two-year institution in Summit, Mississippi (rural area). It awarded 516 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and licensed practical nurse training.

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Federal context for Southwest Mississippi Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$51,221

Median earnings 4 years after

$27,408

Median earnings 10 years after

$33,227

Average net price

$2,525

Completion rate

56%

Completions (2024)

516

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,474

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$70,513$76,45143
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$30,071$33,80423
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/A$18,376N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociateN/A$29,575N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociateN/A$31,276N/A
CarpentersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)AssociateN/AN/AN/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate259
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate83
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs27
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs25
Child Care Provider/AssistantAssociate17
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociate13
ElectricianAssociate12
Marketing/Marketing Management, GeneralAssociate11
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr10
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr8

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Sources: federal figures for Southwest Mississippi Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.

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