Health Professions at Pearl River Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Pearl River Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pearl River Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Pearl River Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pearl River Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #231 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #231 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1320 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Graduates of Pearl River Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,636 |
| 2 years | $39,601 |
| 3 years | $40,972 |
| 4 years | $41,784 |
| 5 years | $53,577 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Pearl River Community College report median earnings of $41,784, compared with $34,573 for all Pearl River Community College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Pearl River Community College is $14,952.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Pearl River Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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