Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Central Community College$34,268
East Mississippi Community College$31,830$5,5000.17
Hinds Community College$15,553$30,682$7,4830.48
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba
$3,950$31,830$5,500
Hinds Community College
Raymond
$3,825$15,553$7,483

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 East Central Community College, approximately 40% 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.