Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $21,113* | $27,584 | $7,006* | — |
| Holmes Community College | $25,496* | $29,214 | $11,789* | 0.46 |
| Meridian Community College | $24,817* | $30,303 | $4,989* | 0.20 |
| Jones County Junior College | $23,319* | $23,856 | $7,000* | 0.30 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | $21,819* | $31,808 | $7,011* | 0.32 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $21,515* | $29,980 | $6,885* | 0.32 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $3,510 | $25,496 | $11,789 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $3,932 | $24,817 | $4,989 |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $4,000 | $23,319 | $7,000 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $4,770 | $21,819 | $7,011 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $21,515 | $6,885 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Copiah-Lincoln Community College, approximately 38% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 12 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.