East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 4,273 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 4,347 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 5,190 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 8,057 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $33,772 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3% | |
| Black | 53% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 0% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Two-year institutions in MS
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Not reported | Not reported | $22,177 |
| Coahoma Community College | $-274 | Not reported | $24,289 |
| Concorde Career College-Southaven | Not reported | Not reported | $31,599 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | $3,894 | Not reported | $31,241 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | Not reported | Not reported | $31,241 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Natchez Campus | Not reported | Not reported | $31,241 |
| East Central Community College | $5,240 | Not reported | $32,421 |
| Hinds Community College | $4,060 | Not reported | $30,774 |
| Holmes Community College | $5,643 | Not reported | $32,922 |
| Itawamba Community College | $4,616 | Not reported | $32,912 |
| Jones County Junior College | $6,048 | Not reported | $33,377 |
| Meridian Community College | $6,351 | Not reported | $31,002 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | $72,520 | $53,078 | $5,500 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | $67,478 | $62,199 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $53,561 | $56,073 | $25,628 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $50,571 | $48,702 | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $49,893 | $51,586 | $5,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $36,650 | $34,631 | Not reported |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $36,377 | $60,097 | Not reported |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | $36,210 | $54,229 | $8,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $36,204 | $44,125 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $33,834 | $44,906 | $9,875 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | $33,346 | $32,681 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $33,030 | $37,656 | Not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $27,992 | $35,447 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | $17,654 | $26,307 | $5,500 |
| Journalism. | Not reported | $41,496 | Not reported |
| Journalism. | Not reported | $55,137 | Not reported |
| Forestry. | Not reported | $51,345 | Not reported |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Not reported | $43,243 | Not reported |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Not reported | $43,761 | Not reported |
| Animal Sciences. | Not reported | $38,658 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10