Pearl River Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,250

2022 Average Net Price

$5,462

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.08%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

5,462

71.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

39.2%

462 Graduates

About

Pearl River Community College is a higher education institution located in Pearl River County, MS. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pearl River Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (589 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (82 degrees), and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, 1,231 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pearl River Community College. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (801 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,250, which is $−4,862 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pearl River Community College was 5.08%, corresponding to 42 out of the 826 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Pearl River Community College is $3,250, which is $4,862 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,462.

In 2022, 67% of undergraduate students attending Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,250

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College was $3,250. The cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College is $−4,862 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$5,462

2022 Value

1.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Pearl River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,462. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Pearl River Community College grew by 1.94%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, 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.

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 5,462 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,887 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,575. This means that 71.2% 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 62.5% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 0.677% Asian, 0.641% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.275% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pearl River Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (22.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pearl River Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,462 students. The full-time enrollment at Pearl River Community College is 3,887 and the part-time enrollment is 1,575. This means that 71.2% of students enrolled at Pearl River Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

63%

2022 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
3,414 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,721 enrolled students
Asian
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pearl River Community College is 62.5% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 0.677% Asian, 0.641% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.275% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 403 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 (801 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pearl River Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (589 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (82 degrees) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (35 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (589 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (77 degrees), and Construction (34 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 (72,356 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (61,554 people), Construction managers (45,946 people), Software developers (39,992 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,127 people).

The most specialized majors at Pearl River Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (589 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (77 degrees), Construction (34 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Communication Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (589 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (77 degrees), Construction (34 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), and Communication Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
589 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
82 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Pearl River Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 589 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

414

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

817

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College, which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (817).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.373 times less than the 429 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Pearl River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.68 times more than the 160 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pearl River Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.9% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
801 degrees awarded
Black or African American
340 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pearl River Community College is white (801 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (340 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
527 degrees awarded
White Male
274 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pearl River Community College is white female (527 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (274 degrees).

Operations

Pearl River Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.91k, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.2k (192%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Pearl River Community College had a total salary expenditure of 66.6M. Pearl River Community College employs 169 No academic ranks. Most academics at Pearl River Community College are Female No academic rank (111), and Male No academic rank (58).

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

$7.91k

2022 Endowment

0.0506%

growth from 2021

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

$16.2M - Federal
$4.94M - State
$464k - Local

As of 2022, Pearl River Community College received $16.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.94M from state grants and contracts, and $464k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.8M

2022 Salaries

4.11%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Pearl River Community College paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 32.7% of their overall expenditure ($66.6M) and a 4.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.19% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.52% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.98M

Instructional Salaries

169

Number of Employees

In 2022, Pearl River Community College paid a total of $9.98M to 169 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

169 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was No academic rank with 169 employees.

In 2022, 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 (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pearl River Community College was Female No academic rank with 111 employees, and Male No academic rank with 58 employees.

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

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