by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northwest Mississippi Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Northwest Mississippi Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,490 undergraduate (4,490 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
The following majors at Northwest Mississippi Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,408 |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | $43,314 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $38,611 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $26,307 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $25,600 |
Browse every major at Northwest Mississippi Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,245 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
208 | $25,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. |
184 | $38,611 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
126 | $55,408 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. · Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. |
92 | $20,927 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. |
20 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. |
15 | NA |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Physical Therapy/Therapist. · Occupational Therapy/Therapist. |
10 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
4 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
481 | $17,339 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
183 | $23,970 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
64 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
30 | $23,332 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
115 | $26,307 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
59 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
60 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
28 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 24 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 23 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. |
40 | $14,734 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
54 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
54 | $24,762 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
39 | $24,318 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanization, General. |
13 | $43,314 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
10 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. |
10 | NA |
| Animal Sciences. ↳ Animal Sciences, General. |
2 | NA |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Veterinary Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
28 | NA |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Music Management. |
4 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
2 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Lineworker. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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