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

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
East Mississippi Community College$29,416
Holmes Community College$21,326$31,964$11,0000.52
Coahoma Community College$21,070$26,033
National Median$27,336$14,0680.51

Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Programs in Mississippi

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Holmes Community College
Goodman
$3,510$21,326$11,000
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale
$3,490$21,070

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 Mississippi Community College, approximately 45% 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.