Precision Metal Working at Jones County Junior College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County Junior College | $33,525* | $36,518 | $7,913* | — |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $36,303* | — | —* | — |
| East Mississippi Community College | $35,345* | $42,699 | $5,500* | 0.16 |
| Itawamba Community College | $35,061* | — | —* | — |
| Meridian Community College | $31,988* | $37,913 | —* | — |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi | $31,630* | $33,836 | $9,500* | 0.30 |
| National Median | $36,248* | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $36,303 | — |
| East Mississippi Community College Scooba | $3,950 | $35,345 | $5,500 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $3,420 | $35,061 | — |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $3,932 | $31,988 | — |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi Horn Lake | — | $31,630 | $9,500 |
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 Jones County Junior 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 6 similar programs in MS. Actual outcomes may vary.