Pearl River Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,400

4.62% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,019

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,620

70.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.3%

269 Graduates

About

Pearl River Community College is a higher education institution located in Pearl River County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pearl River Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (571 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (107 degrees), and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (31 degrees).

In 2023, 1,251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pearl River Community College. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (796 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (380 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,400, which is $−4,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pearl River Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,004 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,400, which is $4,853 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,019.

In 2023, 67% of undergraduate students attending Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College was $3,400. The cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College is $−4,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pearl River Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,019

2023 Value

8.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pearl River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,019. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pearl River Community College grew by 8.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pearl River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,552

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pearl River Community College was of $6,552 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pearl River Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pearl River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pearl River Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1004 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pearl River Community College had a total enrollment of 5,620 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,962 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,658. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at Pearl River Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pearl River Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.6% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 0.712% Asian, 0.391% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pearl River Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (22.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pearl River Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,620 students. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,962 and the part-time enrollment is 1,658. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at Pearl River Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pearl River Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pearl River Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Pearl River Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pearl River Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,461 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,773 enrolled students
Asian
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pearl River Community College is 61.6% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 0.712% Asian, 0.391% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.374% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 393 more women than men received degrees from Pearl River Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pearl River Community College is white (796 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (380 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pearl River Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (571 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (107 degrees) and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pearl River Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (571 degrees awarded), Construction (46 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College are Other managers (73,893 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (61,115 people), Construction managers (48,542 people), Software developers (43,462 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,650 people).

The most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (571 degrees awarded), Construction (46 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Transportation (21 degrees), and Precision Production (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (571 degrees awarded), Construction (46 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Transportation (21 degrees), and Precision Production (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (122,200 people), Construction (114,390 people), Computer Systems Design (67,492 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,402 people), and Air transportation (37,960 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pearl River Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
571 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
107 degrees awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Pearl River Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 571 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pearl River Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

429

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

822

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (822).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pearl River Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.449 times less than the 394 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 394 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.23 times more than the 177 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Pearl River Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pearl River Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.72% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
796 degrees awarded
Black or African American
380 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pearl River Community College is white (796 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (380 degrees).

3.52% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
490 degrees awarded
White Male
306 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pearl River Community College is white female (490 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (306 degrees).

Operations

Pearl River Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.92k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 721k (9.1k%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Pearl River Community College had a total salary expenditure of 84.8M. Pearl River Community College employs 157 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pearl River Community College are Female No academic rank (100), and Male No academic rank (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pearl River Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Service, with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Endowment

$7.92k

2023 Endowment

0.139%

growth from 2022

Pearl River Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.92k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pearl River Community College grew 0.139% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.79M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pearl River Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.3M - Federal
$6.17M - State
$342k - Local

As of 2023, Pearl River Community College received $12.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.17M from state grants and contracts, and $342k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2023 Salaries

8.01%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pearl River Community College paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, which represents 27.8% of their overall expenditure ($84.8M) and a 8.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.19% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.56M

Instructional Salaries

157

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pearl River Community College paid a total of $9.56M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

157 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was No academic rank with 157 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pearl River Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees, Service with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was Female No academic rank with 100 employees, and Male No academic rank with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pearl River Community College.

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