Engineering Program

The engineering program at Northeast Mississippi Community College prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other Mississippi colleges that offer engineering program.

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Northeast Mississippi Community College

Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS

About
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, was founded in 1948 and was originally known as Northeast Mississippi Community College.The school's land was sold to the state with the purpose that a college be build upon it. The school took its current name in 1987 and currently maintains a five county service area that includes Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Tippah, and Union. The school is one of fifteen in the state of Mississippi and also has two extension centers in Corinth and New Albany.

Academics
NEMCC is a comprehensive community college that offers programs and services that allow students to obtain academic transfer or career training. Career training programs provide education in a specific industry or field, often in demand locally, allowing the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, conferring a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that completes the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:
Accounting
Business Administration
Communications
Liberal Arts
Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students who wish to enroll at NEMCC may do so may by submitting a completed application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students should supply previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, scholarships and grants which are awarded based on need. A student's need is determined by the by the information on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeast Mississippi Community College offers an associate's degree program in engineering.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).