Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College graduates this program with notably low debt—just $12,125, less than a quarter of their first-year earnings. While the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift, the debt advantage is clear: students here borrow about $7,000 less than the national median for allied health programs.

The earnings tell a more nuanced story. At $45,804 starting out, graduates earn about $8,500 below the national median but sit right at Mississippi's median for these programs. Among the state's 14 offerings, Holmes ranks squarely in the middle—outpacing several community colleges but trailing programs like Hinds ($56,165) and Pearl River ($50,246) by $5,000-$10,000 annually. The 15% earnings growth to year four suggests steady career progression, though the gap with top state programs persists.

For Mississippi families, particularly the 42% receiving Pell grants, the calculation comes down to this: you're getting typical in-state outcomes with exceptional debt protection. The low borrowing substantially reduces financial risk, even if earnings don't match the strongest programs in the state. Just remember the small cohort size means individual circumstances vary widely—what works for 25 graduates may not perfectly predict your child's experience.