Precision Metal Working at Northwest Mississippi Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $36,303 | — | $7,913* | — |
| 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 |
| Hinds Community College | $22,434 | $30,742 | $5,500* | 0.25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $3,825 | $22,434 | $5,500 |
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 Northwest Mississippi Community College, approximately 33% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 34 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.