Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Mississippi (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $30,071 | $22,152 | — | — |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | $42,855 | — | $16,048 | 0.37 |
| Hinds Community College | $42,518 | $38,609 | $21,645 | 0.51 |
| Pearl River Community College | $42,177 | $39,026 | $14,890 | 0.35 |
| Coahoma Community College | $41,032 | — | $10,788 | 0.26 |
| Holmes Community College | $40,058 | $43,477 | $16,667 | 0.42 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Mississippi
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Mississippi schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $3,540 | $42,855 | $16,048 |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $3,825 | $42,518 | $21,645 |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $3,650 | $42,177 | $14,890 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $3,490 | $41,032 | $10,788 |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $3,510 | $40,058 | $16,667 |
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.