Pearl River Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Pearl River Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Poplarville, Mississippi.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,700 for Mississippi residents and $6,100 for other students on average. It offers 54 degree programs through 23 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 7 programs (3 Certificate, 4 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, MS
Phone	601-403-1000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,700 Out-of-State$6,100
Student Population »	6,011 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	37%
Transfer-out Rate	16%
Retention Rate	65% (Full-time) 15% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,538
Students to Faculty	26:1 (3.85%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,700 for Mississippi residents and $6,100 for out-of-state students at Pearl River Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,921) over public community colleges in Mississippi.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pearl River Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Mississippi community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,700	$6,100
Books & Supplies	$1,350
On-Campus Living Costs	$8,048
Off-Campus Living Costs	$18,506
Average Financial Aid	$6,538
Cost of Attendance	$13,098	$15,498
After Financial Aid	$6,560	$8,960
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State Students
Pearl River Community College	$3,700	$6,100
Public Community Colleges in Mississippi	$3,974	$5,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pearl River Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 7 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 4 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	4	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	23	31	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming, Specific Applications	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Court Reporting/Court Reporter	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	571 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	107 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	81 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,011 students at Pearl River Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,754 male students and 3,232 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,986	3,610	1,376
Male Students	1,754	1,323	431
Female Students	3,232	2,287	945

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Pearl River Community College, there are 5,462 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,758 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,492 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,266 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	5,462
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,492
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,266
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,704