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Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, Mississippi · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3240 Friars Point Rd, Clarksdale, MS 38614 · Phone: (662) 627-2571 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Coahoma Community College is a public trade school in Clarksdale, MS offering barber, cosmetology, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Coahoma Community College has a 41.0% completion rate, below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, and median earnings of $24,289 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Coahoma Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers | $26,290 | $38,480 | $38,760 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
| Medical records specialists | $31,010 | $41,500 | $50,500 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $28,650 | $37,820 | $55,000 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $35,710 | $51,820 | $63,630 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $30,900 | $54,850 | $76,350 |
| Construction laborers | $29,370 | $37,710 | $45,790 |
| Electricians | $38,200 | $60,860 | $63,740 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,160 | $48,680 | $61,390 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,320 | $50,220 | $58,030 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,800 | $51,100 | $63,440 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $26,760 | $36,630 | $39,100 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Mississippi (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 50 | not reported | $10,529 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | not reported | $10,529 | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mason/Masonry | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mason/Masonry | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Coahoma Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its most-completed trade programs are barber schools, cosmetology schools, and medical billing & coding programs, spread across 21 program families and roughly 267 trade completers among 1,144 undergraduates.
Federal data show a completion rate of 41.0%, below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,289. About 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting many students come from lower-income backgrounds. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a fringe rural area, may suit students seeking hands-on trade programs like barbering, cosmetology, or medical billing close to home, though specific program lengths are not reported here to confirm fit for adult career-changers. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and by contacting the school, since some figures such as cost and graduate debt are not available in this dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Coahoma Community College offers 21 program families, with the most-completed being barber schools, cosmetology schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.0%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,289, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Coahoma Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported programs compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school at (662) 627-2571 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175519.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and formats are not detailed in this data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and program pacing.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check state licensing boards for programs like cosmetology and barbering.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Coahoma Community College at (662) 627-2571 or visit https://www.coahomacc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side outcomes.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.