Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Associate's Degree
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | — | $28,524 | — | — |
| Holmes Community College | $25,496 | $29,214 | $11,789 | 0.46 |
| Meridian Community College | $24,817 | $30,303 | $4,989 | 0.20 |
| Jones County Junior College | $23,319 | $23,856 | $7,000 | 0.30 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | $21,819 | $31,808 | $7,011 | 0.32 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | $21,515 | $29,980 | $6,885 | 0.32 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $3,510 | $25,496 | $11,789 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $3,932 | $24,817 | $4,989 |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $4,000 | $23,319 | $7,000 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $4,770 | $21,819 | $7,011 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $3,660 | $21,515 | $6,885 |
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 Southwest Mississippi Community College, approximately 55% 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.