Engineering Technologies at Pearl River Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Pearl River Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pearl River Community College sits in Poplarville, MS.
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Studying Online at Pearl River Community College
Distance learning is available at Pearl River Community College. Among 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Pearl River Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pearl River Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #393 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Those who finish Pearl River Community College’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,650 |
| 2 years | $42,544 |
| 3 years | $61,281 |
| 4 years | $54,922 |
| 5 years | $59,347 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from Pearl River Community College report median earnings of $54,922, compared with $34,573 for all Pearl River Community College graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Pearl River Community College stands at $10,812.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Pearl River Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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