Hinds Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Mississippi residents. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Hinds Community College is a public institution located in Raymond, Mississippi with approximately 6,397 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,060 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hinds Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Raymond, Mississippi, United States and branches in Jackson, Pearl, Utica, and Vicksburg.
At just $3,158 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in Mississippi, making it a genuinely strong option for cost-conscious students. The low median debt of $5,951 at graduation is a real advantage — you won't leave buried in loans. That said, median earnings of $30,900 a decade out suggest the outcomes are modest, so students should be intentional about where they plan to transfer or what career they're building toward.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,397 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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