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. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Hinds Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($50,611 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($21,159 vs $34,184).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,505 | $34,536 | $44,125 | −$9,589 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 149 | $78,724 | $80,813 | −$2,089 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 114 | $47,536 | $50,491 | −$2,955 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 49 | $64,211 | $65,389 | −$1,178 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 44 | $21,159 | $34,184 | −$13,025 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 42 | $34,316 | $39,605 | −$5,289 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 40 | $40,973 | $37,073 | +$3,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | $50,611 | $42,269 | +$8,342 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 13 | $35,245 | $41,460 | −$6,215 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hinds Community College cost?
The average net price at Hinds Community College is about $4,060 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Hinds Community College?
Hinds Community College has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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