Northeast Mississippi Community College

www.nemcc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,650

2022 Average Net Price

$9,867

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,062

76.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

38.8%

429 Graduates

About

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a higher education institution located in Prentiss County, MS. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northeast Mississippi Community College were General Studies (416 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (55 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2022, 704 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast Mississippi Community College. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (537 degrees), 4.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College is $3,650, which is $−4,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Mississippi Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 504 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College is $3,650, which is $4,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,867.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending Northeast Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,650

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College was $3,650. The cost of tuition at Northeast Mississippi Community College is $−4,462 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,867

2022 Value

39.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Northeast Mississippi Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,867. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Northeast Mississippi Community College grew by 39.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,009

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast Mississippi Community College was of $8,009 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.275% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Northeast Mississippi Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.23% with respect to 2021, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Mississippi Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 504 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northeast Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 3,062 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 2,350 students and the part-time enrollment is 712. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Northeast Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeast Mississippi Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.7% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.19% Two or More Races, 0.49% Asian, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeast Mississippi Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,062 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 2,350 and the part-time enrollment is 712. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Northeast Mississippi Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeast Mississippi Community College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Northeast Mississippi Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeast Mississippi Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,258 enrolled students
Black or African American
603 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 73.7% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 2.19% Two or More Races, 0.49% Asian, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0327% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 210 more women than men received degrees from Northeast Mississippi Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeast Mississippi Community College is white (537 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northeast Mississippi Community College is General Studies (416 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (55 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeast Mississippi Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (416 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College are Other managers (63,307 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,846 people), Construction managers (45,625 people), Software developers (35,939 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (24,947 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (416 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Legal (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (416 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), and Legal (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (119,445 people), Construction (112,825 people), Computer Systems Design (59,551 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,504 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (33,097 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeast Mississippi Community College.

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
416 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Northeast Mississippi Community College was General Studies with 416 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northeast Mississippi Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

247

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

457

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 247 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Mississippi Community College, which is 0.54 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (457).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeast Mississippi Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Mississippi Community College in General Studies, which is 0.491 times less than the 279 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 279 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Mississippi Community College in General Studies, which is 2.04 times more than the 137 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 28% of students graduating from Northeast Mississippi Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Northeast Mississippi Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
537 degrees awarded
Black or African American
128 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast Mississippi Community College is white (537 degrees awarded). There were 4.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (128 degrees).

0.142% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
348 degrees awarded
White Male
189 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast Mississippi Community College is white female (348 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (189 degrees).

Operations

Northeast Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.48M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.62k (0.0885%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Northeast Mississippi Community College had a total salary expenditure of 43.4M. Northeast Mississippi Community College employs 116 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northeast Mississippi Community College are Female No academic rank (79), and Male No academic rank (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College are: Service, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees.

Endowment

$7.48M

2022 Endowment

64.1%

growth from 2021

Northeast Mississippi Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.48M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeast Mississippi Community College grew 64.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.27M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeast Mississippi Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18M

2022 Salaries

5.13%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Northeast Mississippi Community College paid a median of $18M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($43.4M) and a 5.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.318% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.17% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.46M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2022, Northeast Mississippi Community College paid a total of $6.46M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College was No academic rank with 116 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College were Service with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College was Female No academic rank with 79 employees, and Male No academic rank with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

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