Northeast Mississippi Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Booneville, Mississippi with approximately 2,698 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,343 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $32,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) is a public community college in Booneville, Mississippi.
This is a strong option for students who want an affordable start to their college career — with a median debt of just $5,500 at graduation, you're unlikely to leave buried in loans. That said, median earnings of $32,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth thinking carefully about which program you choose and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school to boost your long-term earning potential. Best suited for students who are cost-conscious, locally rooted, or using this as a stepping stone toward a bachelor's degree.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% 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.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 444 | $31,597 | $44,125 | −$12,528 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 60 | $65,797 | $80,813 | −$15,016 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | $55,918 | $61,982 | −$6,064 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $54,921 | $69,017 | −$14,096 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | $46,981 | $65,389 | −$18,408 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 11 | $62,430 | $70,808 | −$8,378 |
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 (2,698 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northeast Mississippi Community College
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northeast Mississippi Community College cost?
The average net price at Northeast Mississippi Community College is about $8,343 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 Northeast Mississippi Community College?
Northeast Mississippi Community College has a graduation rate of 35%, 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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