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Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,396
-32% vs average
Net Price / Year
$7,911
-61% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.9 years
Median Debt
$6,500
Student Body
5,452

Northwest Mississippi Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Northwest Mississippi Community College at a Glance

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Senatobia, Mississippi. It was founded in 1926. As of 2024, Northwest's enrollment is approximately 7,800 students. There are approximately 2,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,300 of which reside in the college's residence halls. Approximately 750 students are enrolled at the DeSoto Center in Southaven, Mississippi, and nearly 400 are enrolled at the Lafayette-Yalobusha Center in Oxford, Mississippi. Nearly 1,200 North

Founded

1926

100 years old

Students

6,800

Faculty

468

Identity

Athletics: RangersPresident: Michael J. Heindl
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Northwest Mississippi Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Northwest Mississippi Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.9 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Median student debt of $6,500 is manageable at just 18% of first-year post-graduation earnings.

Best Programs at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Northwest Mississippi Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$31,644

Based on $7,911/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-32%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.9 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$332,316

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Senatobia, MS
Student Body
5,452 students
Net Price (Annual)
$7,911
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,396
Median Student Debt
$6,500
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.