by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Southwest Mississippi Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Southwest Mississippi Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,032 undergraduate (1,032 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Among Southwest Mississippi Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,725 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $32,879 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | $32,583 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $30,857 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $23,623 |
The majors at Southwest Mississippi Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 516 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
259 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
83 | $53,725 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
27 | $32,879 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
8 | $23,623 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. · Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
22 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
7 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Well Drilling/Driller. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
25 | $15,291 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
11 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
2 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
11 | $30,857 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Petroleum Technology/Technician. |
4 | $32,583 |
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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