Pearl River Community College Career Programs

Pearl River Community College (referred to as Pearl River CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Poplarville, MS. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pearl River Community College is $3,650 for Mississippi residents and $5,650 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,462 and the students to faculty ratio is 4.17% (24 to 1).Pearl River Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $5,650
  • Number of Programs: 48 programs

Pearl River CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Pearl River Community College are $3,650 for Mississippi residents and $5,650 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 22.22% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Pearl River Community College
Mississippi residentsOut of State
2018-2019$3,500$5,898
2019-2020$3,500$5,898
2020-2021$3,500$4,500
2021-2022$3,500$4,500
2022-2023$3,500$5,500
2023-2024$3,650$5,650

Who Accredits Pearl River Community College

Pearl River Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1929 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Pearl River Community College offers 48 career programs and 3 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,231 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Pearl River CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Pearl River CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 8
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 8
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 6
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 77
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 25
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 35
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 17
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 9
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 589
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 589
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 13
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 program 6
Electrician1 program 7
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 27
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair1 program 5
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 15
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 2
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 15
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 7
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 8
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 4
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology1 program 4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 programs 240
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 9
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 15
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)1 program 25
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 20
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 19
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 18
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 21
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 18
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 13
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 82
Business [+] 3 programs (2 online)55
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)29
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)5
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 21
Total29 programs (2 online)1,043
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 2
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 29
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 12
Barbering/Barber1 program 17
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 3 programs 21
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1 program 4
Electrician1 program 10
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 7
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 12
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 4
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 21
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 21
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 2 programs 12
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology1 program 1
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1 program 11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 87
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 3
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 84
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)4
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)4
Total19 programs (1 online)188

Student Population

At Pearl River Community College, there are total 5,462 students. Among them, 1,492 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,907 men and 3,555 women students at Pearl River CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Pearl River CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Pearl River Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4621,9073,555
American Indian/Native American15510
Asian371621
Black/African American1,7215111,210
Hispanic351223
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White3,4141,2642,150
Two More000
Un-Known24099141
Student Population in Online Programs at Pearl River CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students5,4621,4922,2661,704

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