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Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, Mississippi · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1156 College Dr, Summit, MS 39666 · Phone: (601) 276-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public trade and career school in Summit, MS, offering electrician, LPN, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS.
Southwest Mississippi Community College has a 55.9% completion rate, near the Mississippi state average of 59.5%, and median earnings of $33,227 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southwest Mississippi Community College; federal financial aid can be used here, and 56.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $38,200 | $60,860 | $63,740 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,320 | $50,220 | $58,030 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $17,370 | $27,560 | $39,810 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $36,800 | $51,100 | $63,440 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $35,710 | $51,820 | $63,630 |
| Medical records specialists | $31,010 | $41,500 | $50,500 |
| Nursing assistants | $27,050 | $31,520 | $35,200 |
| Construction laborers | $29,370 | $37,710 | $45,790 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,160 | $48,680 | $61,390 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $28,650 | $37,820 | $55,000 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $37,390 | $54,360 | $65,400 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $35,830 | $55,480 | $63,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | $32,879 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $15,291 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 10 | $23,623 | $19,455 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $32,879 | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | $30,857 | 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 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | $30,857 | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 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
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Summit, Mississippi. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and, for its nursing programs, by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards 16 program families in the trades, with the most completers in electrician schools (42), LPN/LVN programs (36), and cosmetology schools (21), alongside welding, HVAC, CDL, diesel and auto mechanics, plumbing, medical billing and coding, CNA classes, and construction trades.
Among 163 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,474, the completion rate is 55.9%, near the Mississippi state average of 59.5%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,227. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and the specific share of program-level Pell recipients on trade completers are not reported for this campus in federal data, though the school-wide Pell share is 56.1%.
This campus suits students seeking short, credential-focused trade programs as well as those pursuing longer allied-health tracks like LPN. Its rural fringe locale and broad program mix may appeal to local career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in this data. To verify current accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures, check the College Scorecard or contact the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers 16 program families, with the most completers in electrician schools, LPN/LVN programs, and cosmetology schools, plus welding, HVAC, CDL training, diesel and auto mechanics, plumbing, medical billing and coding, CNA classes, and construction trades.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs also accredited 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 55.9%, which is near 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. Check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,227, 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 at (601) 276-2000 or via https://www.smcc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, meaning it is state-supported and typically has lower published costs than for-profit institutions, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs like electrician training or LPN.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and see federal outcome data using the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?176354.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of short trade credentials and longer health programs like LPN, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Southwest Mississippi Community College at (601) 276-2000 or through its website, https://www.smcc.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, costs, and earnings across similar programs.
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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.