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Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi · Public community college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsDental hygiene programsHVAC schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsElectrician schoolsCNC & machining programsRadiology & sonography programsDiesel mechanic schoolsCulinary & pastry schools
34%completion rate · Mississippi avg 60%
$9,722median debt of graduates
$31,687median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,081median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 101 Cunningham Blvd, Booneville, MS 38829 · Phone: (662) 728-7751 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public trade and career school in Booneville, MS, offering LPN/LVN, dental hygiene, and HVAC programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Northeast Mississippi Community College has a 33.6% completion rate, below the state average of 59.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,722 and median earnings of $34,081 ten years after entry.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northeast Mississippi Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid, and about 53.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Northeast Mississippi… Northeast Mississippi…: 33.6% 33.6% Mississippi average Mississippi average: 59.5% 59.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$39,320$50,220$58,030
Dental hygienists$58,810$67,280$74,600
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,160$48,680$61,390
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$28,650$37,820$55,000
Medical assistants$29,210$35,360$38,190
Electricians$38,200$60,860$63,740
Machinists$34,570$55,550$63,330
Radiologic technologists and technicians$40,740$59,300$66,160
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$37,390$54,360$65,400
Chefs and head cooks$30,900$54,850$76,350

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $31,662 $35,274 $11,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 19 $39,653 $40,338 $16,077
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 13 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 11 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 8 $27,714 $36,355 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 7 not reported $35,060 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 7 $27,123 $21,964 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported $13,702 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 3 $27,123 $21,964 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 1 $27,123 $21,964 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.

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About this school

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public community college located in Booneville, Mississippi, a remote town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for school. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The campus offers 17 trade and career program families, with the largest completer counts in LPN / LVN programs (35), dental hygiene programs (19), and HVAC schools (17).

Federal data show a completion rate of 33.6%, which is below the state average of 59.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,722, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $34,081. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 53.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment among the 2,698 undergraduates.

This campus may suit students pursuing licensed clinical and technical trades such as nursing, dental hygiene, or radiologic technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should confirm program schedules and length directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Northeast Mississippi Community College offers 17 trade and career program families, with the largest completer counts in LPN / LVN programs (35), dental hygiene programs (19), and HVAC schools (17).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

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, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 33.6%, which is below the Mississippi state average of 59.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,722, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,081, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (662) 728-7751 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public community college, which generally means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to for-profit institutions, though specific costs are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific trades like LPN, dental hygiene, or HVAC.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?176169, or by contacting the school directly.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program formats or schedules for career changers; contact the school to ask about part-time, evening, or accelerated options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; programs like LPN, dental hygiene, and radiologic technology typically require state licensure, so confirm specifics with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Northeast Mississippi Community College at (662) 728-7751 or through its website at https://www.nemcc.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.

Nearby trade and career schools in Mississippi

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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.

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