Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, Mississippi · Public · 4,903 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,647 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,978 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,363 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,217 |
| $110k and up | $8,460 |
| All families (average) | $6,532 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,857 | +$6,929 | clears the bar | $7,964 | 1.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,817 | +$16,889 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,630 | +$43,702 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,926 | +$28,998 | clears the bar | $7,580 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $49,360 | +$18,432 | clears the bar | $11,323 | 0.6 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $65,243 | +$34,315 | clears the bar | $10,745 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $28,766 | -$2,162 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $11,844 | -$19,084 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $61,811 | +$30,883 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $28,245 | -$2,683 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $44,350 | +$13,422 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,152 | +$20,224 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.