Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS · Associate's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Pearl River Community College graduates in allied health and medical assisting services earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pearl River Community College Compares for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
All 476 colleges reporting allied health and medical assisting services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University Chester, PA | $76,784 | $78,090 | #1 | $61,990 |
| 2 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $76,531 | $70,392 | #4 | $58,382 |
| 3 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $74,847 | $68,106 | #6 | $57,242 |
| 4 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $74,523 | $76,541 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA | $72,307 | $65,795 | #11 | $56,092 |
| 6 | CBD College Los Angeles, CA | $71,543 | $65,099 | #13 | $52,829 |
| 7 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $68,998 | $65,672 | #12 | $40,754 |
| 8 | Institute of Technology Clovis, CA | $68,978 | $62,765 | #22 | $59,548 |
| 9 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA | $68,791 | $62,595 | #23 | $58,718 |
| 10 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $68,770 | $71,191 | #3 | $58,734 |
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| 166 | Clarkson College Omaha, NE | $49,477 | $51,136 | #149 | $41,699 |
| 167 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,469 | $48,603 | #201 | $40,034 |
| 168 | Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK | $49,450 | $55,521 | #84 | $38,303 |
| 169 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS | $49,360 | $59,889 | #42 | $42,444 |
| 170 | Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | $49,331 | $53,889 | #110 | $40,411 |
| 171 | Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO | $49,287 | $46,093 | #269 | $49,680 |
| 172 | Concorde Career College-Dallas Dallas, TX | $49,287 | $50,110 | #174 | $49,680 |
Other Majors at Pearl River Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,630 | $67,190 | #738 of 962 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $65,243 | $44,162 | #32 of 40 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,811 | $39,929 | #45 of 59 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,926 | $50,246 | #402 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $44,350 | $39,402 | #216 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,857 | $19,354 | #785 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,766 | $19,312 | #545 of 547 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,245 | $18,372 | #284 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pearl River Community College allied health and medical assisting services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,444 one year after graduating and $49,360 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pearl River Community College rank for allied health and medical assisting services?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for allied health and medical assisting services graduates, Pearl River Community College ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is allied health and medical assisting services at Pearl River Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for allied health and medical assisting services ($42,269), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,323.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.