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Itawamba Community College

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48%
Graduation Rate
$32,912
Earnings (10yr)
$4,616
Net Price
4,167
Enrollment
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About Itawamba Community College

Itawamba Community College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Public Community College
Carnegie Class
Associate's College
Enrollment
4,167
Setting
Rural
Primary Strengths
Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Education

Why students choose Itawamba Community College

Outstanding value
Low net price against strong graduate earnings
Strength in Humanities
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

C+
Top 44% overall
D+
Earnings
$32,912 median
A
Value
7.1× net price
A
Affordability
$4,616/yr net
C-
Graduation
48% graduate
C-
Social Mobility
1.3% climb Q1→Q5
C-
Diversity
0.54 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Overview

Itawamba Community College is a solid choice for students seeking a practical education that leads directly to career opportunities. With around 4,167 students enrolled, this public college specializes in programs like Humanities, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Education, and Mechanic & Repair Technology. Each of these fields connects students to essential skills and knowledge that are in demand, making it easier for graduates to step into the workforce.

After graduation, students can expect to earn an average of $32,912 within ten years, which speaks to the effectiveness of the programs offered. Many students find their paths to better financial stability, and the affordability of attending Itawamba Community College plays a big role in that. The net price after financial aid is just $4,616, and nearly half of the students here receive Pell Grants, which helps keep costs manageable and accessible for those who need it.

When it comes to the practicalities of student debt, the median debt load is $7,631, which is relatively low compared to national averages. This suggests that students here are able to graduate with a manageable financial burden, making it easier for them to thrive post-graduation. The college environment tends to suit students looking for a supportive community and a focused path towards their career goals, particularly in practical fields.

Rankings

1

Can I Get In?

How selective Itawamba Community College is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into Itawamba Community College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

Based in Fulton, Mississippi, Itawamba Community College enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 48%.

Retention Rate 74%
Full-Time Faculty 46%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,005
Student–Faculty Ratio 20:1
Diversity Index 0.54
First-Gen Students 41%
2

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Itawamba Community College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

When weighing the true cost of attending Itawamba Community College, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $5,820 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $4,616 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $3,623 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $7,631.

$3,420
In-State Tuition
$5,820
Out-of-State
$4,616
Avg Net Price
$7,631
Median Debt
47%
Pell Grant Rate
11%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,623
Family Income $0–$30K
$4,094
Family Income $30K–$48K
$6,144
Family Income $48K–$75K
$10,055
Family Income $110K+
3

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is Itawamba Community College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Itawamba Community College report median earnings of $32,912; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

$30,851
6 Years After Entry
$32,960
8 Years
$32,912
10 Years
0.23x
Debt-to-Earnings
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,851 6yr $32,960 8yr $32,912 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

43%
100% (605)
43%
100% (605)
43%
100% (605)
43%
100% (605)

How Itawamba Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$33KNet Price$5KRetention74%Median Debt$8KPell Grant Rate47%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$4K$30-48K$6K$48-75K$10K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%23.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%5.6%MOBILITY1.35%

College ROI Calculator

Is Itawamba Community College Worth It?

A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.

Yes — for most students, Itawamba Community College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $4,616/year ($18,464 total). Graduates earn $32,912 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $706,377 in total earnings — a net gain of $687,913 (38.3× your investment). The median debt is $7,631, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 48% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.

$18,464
Total Cost (4yr)
$706,377
Projected 20yr Earnings
$687,913
Net Return
38.3×
ROI Multiple
$4,616
Cost Per Year
$7,631
Median Debt
Less than 1 yr
Debt Payback
48%
Graduation Rate
4

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

Does Itawamba Community College Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes

Itawamba Community College is a genuine engine of upward mobility: its mobility rate — the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top — is 1.35%, well above the typical college. Access is a real strength here: roughly 23.9% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile, a high share that gives low-income students a genuine foothold. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 5.6% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $47,900, a useful read on the campus's socioeconomic mix.

1.35%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
5.6%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
23.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$47,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

How Connected Is Itawamba Community College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs around the national average at Itawamba Community College, with an economic connectedness score of 0.92 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.08). Around 4% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

0.92
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.6%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Research Note

267%
Low-income students at colleges in the top quartile of economic connectedness are 267% more likely to reach the top income quintile than peers at the least-connected schools.
Data from CollegeRanker’s review of 5,745 U.S. colleges (n=1,503). Quartile comparison of mean bottom-quintile success rate, split by economic connectedness (Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas × Mobility Report Card).

Institutional Finances

Data: NCES IPEDS

Endowment
Total Expenses
$5,891,104
Federal Grants
$47,156
Investment Income

Top Programs

The fields Itawamba Community College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into Itawamba Community College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements +

Based in Fulton, Mississippi, Itawamba Community College enrolls students across a range of programs. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 48%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Itawamba Community College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid +

When weighing the true cost of attending Itawamba Community College, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $5,820 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $4,616 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $3,623 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $7,631.

Is Itawamba Community College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI +

Ten years out, alumni of Itawamba Community College report median earnings of $32,912; prospective students should weigh that figure against the program's cost when calculating return on investment.

Does Itawamba Community College Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes +

Itawamba Community College is a genuine engine of upward mobility: its mobility rate — the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top — is 1.35%, well above the typical college. Access is a real strength here: roughly 23.9% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile, a high share that gives low-income students a genuine foothold. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 5.6% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $47,900, a useful read on the campus's socioeconomic mix.

How Connected Is Itawamba Community College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks +

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs around the national average at Itawamba Community College, with an economic connectedness score of 0.92 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias sits near the middle of the range (0.08). Around 4% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

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