Is Pearl River Community College worth it?
Pearl River Community College is a public, two-year institution in Poplarville, Mississippi (rural area). It awarded 1,398 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,824
Median earnings 4 years after
$43,603
Median earnings 10 years after
$33,019
Average net price
$6,532
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
1,398
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,903
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $19,354 | $37,857 | 146 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,190 | $74,630 | 121 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $42,177 | $47,817 | 79 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $50,246 | $59,926 | 50 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $39,929 | $61,811 | 47 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $44,162 | $65,243 | 43 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $42,444 | $49,360 | 43 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $18,372 | $28,245 | 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $19,312 | $28,766 | 24 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $39,402 | $44,350 | 23 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate certificate | $27,251 | $51,152 | 19 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $7,580 | $11,844 | 18 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 626 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 124 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 124 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Associate | 36 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 34 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate | 32 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Associate | 30 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pearl River Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.
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