Agricultural Mechanization at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS · Public · Associate Degree

enrolling 5,181 students in Senatobia, MS.

Program Analysis

At $49,040/yr, Agricultural Mechanization graduates from Northwest Mississippi Community College land near the $51,339 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 70.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agricultural Mechanization programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Agricultural Mechanization's career paths, with 22% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #7 of 12 Agricultural Mechanization programs, Northwest Mississippi Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Agricultural Mechanization offers 13 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

63 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
63
Score
64
High End
Earnings $49,040/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (78% shielded)
Job Market Large (51,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$513K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
70.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,320
Out-of-state: $12,120

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Agricultural Mechanization graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350 +4.1% 50%
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians $78,680 +4.0% 87%
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines $63,980 +5.8% 90%
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86,350
+4.1% growth 50% AI-proof
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
$78,680
+4.0% growth 87% AI-proof
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines
$63,980
+5.8% growth 90% AI-proof

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Agricultural Mechanization Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Agricultural Mechanization careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering agriculture & natural resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 63/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Mechanization at Northwest Mississippi Community College?
At 63/100, the score looks reasonable — but Agricultural Mechanization is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Agricultural Mechanization graduates?
If Northwest Mississippi Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 13 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Agricultural Mechanization. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Agricultural Mechanization graduates from Northwest Mississippi Community College find jobs?
The career paths mapped to Agricultural Mechanization have roughly 51,600 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →