C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

Northeast Mississippi Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Booneville, Mississippi 38829
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,338
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,794
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northeast Mississippi Community College ▼

25% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$146,551
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1-Year Change
+4.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northeast Mississippi Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,081
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,687
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,722
Median debt at graduation
33.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
53%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northeast Mississippi Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$60,759$65,797-19%#940 of 962#638$11,066
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers—$62,430-12%#31 of 52#22—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$46,465$55,918-10%#184 of 237#106$16,077
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$45,147$54,921-20%#29 of 31#25—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$34,402$46,981-28%#544 of 560#503—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$21,819$31,597-28%#925 of 947#800$6,815

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northeast Mississippi Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $146,551
  • Avg rent near campus: $756/mo — vs ~$182/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38856 (5.7% cap, Marietta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,650 $6,930
Room $1,640
Board $3,090
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,434 $18,714

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
66%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$8,794
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,435
$30,001 - $48,000$8,288
$48,001 - $75,000$10,184
$75,001 - $110,000$10,953
$110,001+$10,644

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 410 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 80 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 34 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 14 grads/yr Electrician 12 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 12 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 11 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 11 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 10 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 9 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 8 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 7 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 6 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northeast Mississippi Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

3,338
Total Students
62%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)
25%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 4%
Black 18%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 38%
Off-Campus (Renters) 25%
With Family 38%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~821 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 23%
Hybrid (Some Online) 54%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northeast Mississippi Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College?
Tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College is $3,650 for in-state students and $6,930 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,794.
What is the graduation rate at Northeast Mississippi Community College?
The graduation rate at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northeast Mississippi Community College a good school?
Northeast Mississippi Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northeast Mississippi Community College?
Northeast Mississippi Community College has a total enrollment of 3,338 students.
Is there rental demand near Northeast Mississippi Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Northeast Mississippi Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 821 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Booneville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology