Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $30,071 | $22,152 | -26% |
| Holmes Community College | $40,058 | $43,477 | +9% |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | $38,777 | $39,265 | +1% |
| Pearl River Community College | $42,177 | $39,026 | -7% |
| Itawamba Community College | $37,132 | $38,822 | +5% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Mississippi
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest Mississippi Community CollegeSummit | $3,960 | $30,071 | $22,152 | $13,602* | — |
 Mississippi Delta Community CollegeMoorhead | $3,540 | $42,855 | — | $16,048* | 0.37 |
 Hinds Community CollegeRaymond | $3,825 | $42,518 | $38,609 | $21,645* | 0.51 |
 Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville | $3,650 | $42,177 | $39,026 | $14,890* | 0.35 |
 Coahoma Community CollegeClarksdale | $3,490 | $41,032 | — | $10,788* | 0.26 |
 Holmes Community CollegeGoodman | $3,510 | $40,058 | $43,477 | $16,667* | 0.42 |
| National Median | — | $44,134 | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants graduates
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.
Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.