Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS · Associate's Degree · about 571 graduates a year
Pearl River Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pearl River Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 782 | Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO | $37,959 | $35,499 | #878 | $30,640 |
| 783 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC | $37,941 | $40,716 | #683 | $10,513 |
| 784 | Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland, KY | $37,923 | $42,940 | #547 | $26,182 |
| 785 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS | $37,857 | $45,932 | #333 | $19,354 |
| 786 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $37,840 | $33,212 | #911 | $25,989 |
| 787 | Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS | $37,798 | $45,861 | #343 | $18,965 |
| 788 | Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY | $37,798 | $35,976 | #864 | $23,245 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,354 one year after graduating and $37,857 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pearl River Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Pearl River Community College ranks #785 by median pay four years after graduation, and #333 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Pearl River Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,964.
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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.