Allied Health Professions at Pearl River Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Pearl River Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pearl River Community College sits in Poplarville, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 79 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Pearl River Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Pearl River Community College
Many students take online classes at Pearl River Community College. Of 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Pearl River Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pearl River Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #642 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Graduates of Pearl River Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,694 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $37,433 |
| 4 years | $33,798 |
| 5 years | $41,614 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Pearl River Community College report median earnings of $33,798, compared with $34,573 for all Pearl River Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Pearl River Community College stands at $13,072.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Pearl River Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Pearl River Community College are 89% women (70) and 11% men (9).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Pearl River Community College
Among the 79 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Pearl River Community College, 89% were women (70) and 11% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Pearl River Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Pearl River Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 19 |
| Surgical Technology | 34 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 4 |
| Radiologic Technology | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Pearl River Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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