Southeastern Baptist College
Southeastern Baptist College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)
Southeastern Baptist College at a Glance
Southeastern Baptist College is a private Baptist Bible college in Laurel, Mississippi. Founded in 1948, it offers both an associate degree program and a bachelor's degree program as well as a certificate. The college is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). It is owned and operated by the Baptist Missionary Association of the state of Mississippi and governed by a board of trustees elected annually by the association.
1948
78 years old
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Is Southeastern Baptist College Worth It?
Southeastern Baptist College delivers solid financial returns for its graduates. At $8,138/year, it's priced 60% below average, while graduates go on to earn $26,946 — near the national average.
The investment pays for itself in just 1.2 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.
The 83% graduation rate means roughly 17% of students leave without a degree — taking on debt without the earnings boost that completion brings.
With a 100% acceptance rate, admission is essentially open — the question isn't whether you'll get in, but whether the investment will pay off.
Best Programs at Southeastern Baptist College
Program-level earnings data isn't available for Southeastern Baptist 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
Based on $8,138/yr net price × 4 years
Earnings Premium
vs. national average of $53,787/yr
Payback Period
Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings
10-Year Net Gain
Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance
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Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- private
- Location
- Laurel, MS
- Student Body
- 93 students
- Admission Rate
- 100%
- Graduation Rate
- 83%
- Net Price (Annual)
- $8,138
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $26,946