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East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, Mississippi · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1512 Kemper Street, Scooba, MS 39358 · Phone: (662) 476-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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East Mississippi Community College is a public trade school in Scooba, MS, offering medical billing & coding, electrician, and welding programs, accredited by SACS and other programmatic bodies.
East Mississippi Community College has a 47.7% completion rate, below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,006 and median earnings of $33,772 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. East Mississippi Community College accepts federal financial aid, and about 44.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $31,010 | $41,500 | $50,500 |
| Electricians | $38,200 | $60,860 | $63,740 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,800 | $51,100 | $63,440 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,320 | $50,220 | $58,030 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $28,650 | $37,820 | $55,000 |
| Barbers | $26,290 | $38,480 | $38,760 |
| Dental hygienists | $58,810 | $67,280 | $74,600 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $30,900 | $54,850 | $76,350 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $37,390 | $54,360 | $65,400 |
| Surgical technologists | $38,800 | $49,810 | $59,590 |
| Machinists | $34,570 | $55,550 | $63,330 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 56 | not reported | $30,771 | $5,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 55 | $21,163 | not reported | $6,019 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 43 | $47,013 | $31,314 | $4,015 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 29 | not reported | $20,140 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | $61,020 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $34,367 | $29,141 | $11,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $35,324 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $47,013 | $31,314 | $4,015 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $35,324 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | $5,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | $30,771 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
East Mississippi Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Scooba, Mississippi, located in a remote rural setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help cover costs. It holds programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation, and institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across 22 program families, the campus awards the most completions in medical billing & coding (84), electrician training (78), and welding (75), among a broader list that includes cosmetology, LPN, auto mechanics, culinary, diesel mechanics, surgical tech, CNC machining, and EMT training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 47.7%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,006, and median earnings ten years after entry were $33,772. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 2,838 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds. There were 356 trade program completers counted in the most recent federal reporting period.
Given its broad mix of short career-training programs and its public, rural setting, this campus may suit both recent graduates and adult career-changers seeking hands-on trades, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
East Mississippi Community College offers 22 program families, with the most completions in medical billing & coding, electrician training, and welding. Other offerings include cosmetology, LPN, auto mechanics, culinary, diesel mechanics, surgical tech, CNC machining, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 47.7%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,006, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $33,772, per federal Scorecard 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?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state as well as federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (662) 476-5000 or visit https://www.eastms.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175652.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of trade programs in a rural public college setting, which may suit career-changers, but specific scheduling or adult-learner support is not detailed in this data; contact the school to confirm.
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 with your state's licensing board for programs like nursing or funeral service, which have named programmatic accreditors here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach East Mississippi Community College at (662) 476-5000 or through its website, https://www.eastms.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.