Northeast Mississippi Community College is located in Booneville, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in the year 1948 as Northeast Mississippi Junior College. It received its current name in 1987. The college offers classes in extension centers in Corinth and New Albany. More than 6,000 students enroll in Northeast Mississippi Community College every year.
Students are offered a wide variety of degrees in the fields of arts, business technology, computer services, engineering technology, health sciences, mathematics, science, music, and social and behavioral science. Students can also opt for distance learning courses. The college also provides facilities for continuing education.
Students of Northeast Mississippi Community College are members of Greek societies including Phi Theta Kappa, and Delta Epsilon Chi. They also participate in sports such as football, baseball, golf, tennis, softball, and basketball. The men’s and women’s teams are known as the Tigers.
Northeast Mississippi Community College is located in Booneville, MS (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Northeast Mississippi Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Northeast Mississippi Community College is an open-admission school.
The school had 3,339 enrolled students in 2007.
Northeast Mississippi Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northeast Mississippi Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
General Phone: (662) 728-7751
http://www.nemcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 130 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 55 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant, ophthalmic support services, pre-pharmacy |
| Business And Management | 51 | accounting, business management, marketing, management information systems, fashion merchandising |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, special ed, business teaching, math teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, history, sociology, political science, English |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 12 | machine shop assistant, tool and die tech |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology, communication disorders |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | landscaping |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | child care provider, social work, family and consumer science, family and human sciences |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | forest technology, forestry |
| Media | 3 | radio and television, journalism |
| Music | 3 | various music studies, music |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med, health professions, pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary |
| Science | 1 | biology, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records admin |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architecture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | theology |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 352 | 82 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 6 |
In 2007, Northeast Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 3,339 students (2,972 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 91% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Northeast Mississippi Community College offers campus housing for 820 of its 2,972 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Booneville, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,700 |
| Room and board | $ 3,096 |
| Room charge | $ 1,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,548 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
Northeast Mississippi Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 242600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 83 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $60,708 | 13 | $60,568 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $60,708 | 13 | $60,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $53,361 | 70 | $51,922 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $53,361 | 70 | $51,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 27 | 128 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 14 | 20 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeast Mississippi Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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