Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Pearl River Community College graduates in electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pearl River Community College Compares for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
All 59 colleges reporting electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians 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 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $128,590 | $137,225 | #1 | $109,198 |
| 2 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $115,316 | $119,471 | #2 | $89,460 |
| 3 | Great Basin College Elko, NV | $103,904 | $107,840 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Victoria College Victoria, TX | $91,461 | $92,989 | #6 | $63,908 |
| 5 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC | $91,138 | $101,058 | #5 | $67,406 |
| 6 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $89,959 | $106,009 | #4 | $55,260 |
| 7 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,365 | $89,841 | #8 | $51,640 |
| 8 | New River Community College Dublin, VA | $85,698 | $78,036 | #14 | $60,183 |
| 9 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $85,357 | $91,089 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $83,075 | $88,287 | #9 | $43,181 |
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| 42 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND | $62,920 | $65,187 | #37 | $45,253 |
| 43 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $62,068 | $66,063 | #35 | $40,388 |
| 44 | State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO | $61,832 | $66,297 | #34 | $50,931 |
| 45 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS | $61,811 | $74,996 | #20 | $39,929 |
| 46 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $61,392 | $53,883 | #57 | — |
| 47 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $59,588 | $62,004 | #47 | — |
| 48 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $59,489 | $63,484 | #42 | — |
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 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,926 | $50,246 | #402 of 560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,360 | $42,444 | #169 of 476 |
| 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 electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,929 one year after graduating and $61,811 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pearl River Community College rank for electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians graduates, Pearl River Community College ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians at Pearl River Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for electrical/electronic engineering technologies/technicians ($67,792), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.