Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College's electrical engineering technology program appears positioned to deliver stronger outcomes than Mississippi's typical trajectory in this field. While we're working with estimates based on national peer programs—actual graduate numbers are too small for the DOE to publish—the projected first-year earnings of $54,852 stand notably above the $39,929 median for similar Mississippi programs. That's a meaningful gap in a state where technical credentials often lead to more modest starting salaries.

The estimated $12,063 in debt produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, suggesting graduates could reasonably manage loan payments while building financial stability. This falls below both the state median debt for the program ($10,625) and the national median ($14,710), though the difference is modest. For context, comparable programs nationally show the same $54,852 earnings figure, so if Holmes can match that benchmark, students would essentially be accessing national-level earning potential at below-national borrowing costs.

The uncertainty here matters: without school-specific data, you're betting that Holmes performs like the median national program rather than following Mississippi's lower state pattern. Given Holmes serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (42%), the program could offer solid value if those estimated earnings hold—but you'd want to verify job placement rates and employer connections in the region before assuming graduates will match the national figures this estimate assumes.