Pearl River Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,250

2021 Average Net Price

$5,358

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.08%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,986

72.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.7%

435 Graduates

About

Pearl River Community College is a higher education institution located in Pearl River County, MS. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pearl River Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (86 degrees), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (51 degrees).

In 2021, 1,294 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pearl River Community College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (857 degrees), 2.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (346 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,250, which is $−4,718 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,250, which is $−4,718 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,358.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College was $3,250. The cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College is $−4,718 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,358

2021 Value

6.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pearl River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,358. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pearl River Community College grew by 6.16%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.74% between 2020 and 2021.

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

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.52% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

5.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pearl River Community College was 5.08%, which represents 42 out of the 826 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 4,986 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,610 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,376. This means that 72.4% 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 63.5% White, 30.2% Black or African American, 1.32% Hispanic or Latino, 0.662% Asian, and 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pearl River Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Black or African American Female (21.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pearl River Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,986 students. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,610 and the part-time enrollment is 1,376. This means that 72.4% of students enrolled at Pearl River Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

61%

2021 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Pearl River Community College had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
3,164 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,508 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pearl River Community College is 63.5% White, 30.2% Black or African American, 1.32% Hispanic or Latino, 0.662% Asian, and 0.361% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 190 students (3.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 348 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 (857 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (346 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pearl River Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (86 degrees) and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (51 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Engineering Technologies (106 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees), and Construction (36 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 (72,178 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (63,056 people), Construction managers (42,746 people), Software developers (38,232 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,628 people).

The most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (106 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees), Construction (36 degrees), Precision Production (43 degrees), and Transportation (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College are Engineering Technologies (106 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (581 degrees), Construction (36 degrees), Precision Production (43 degrees), and Transportation (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (119,511 people), Construction (109,039 people), Computer Systems Design (65,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (46,022 people), and Air transportation (37,261 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
581 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
86 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
51 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Pearl River Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 581 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

473

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

821

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 473 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (821).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.4 times less than the 415 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 415 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.5 times more than the 166 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% 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, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pearl River Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
857 degrees awarded
Black or African American
346 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pearl River Community College is white (857 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (346 degrees).

3.48% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
517 degrees awarded
White Male
340 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pearl River Community College is white female (517 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (340 degrees).

Operations

Pearl River Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.9k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 32.6k (413%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Pearl River Community College had a total salary expenditure of 72.8M. Pearl River Community College employs 171 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pearl River Community College are Female No academic rank (108), and Male No academic rank (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pearl River Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, Service, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Endowment

$7.9k

2021 Endowment

0.509%

growth from 2020

Pearl River Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.9k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pearl River Community College grew 0.509% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.29M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$20.9M

2021 Salaries

2.19%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pearl River Community College paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 28.7% of their overall expenditure ($72.8M) and a 2.19% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.91M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pearl River Community College paid a total of $8.91M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

171 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was No academic rank with 171 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pearl River Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees, Service with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was Female No academic rank with 108 employees, and Male No academic rank with 63 employees.

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