Allied Health Services at Pearl River Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Services, consider the program at Pearl River Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pearl River Community College is in Poplarville, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 allied health services degrees were granted at Pearl River Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Pearl River Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pearl River Community College. Among 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Pearl River Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pearl River Community College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 251 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #75 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Students who complete Pearl River Community College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,937 |
| 2 years | $45,618 |
| 3 years | $44,648 |
| 4 years | $42,379 |
| 5 years | $44,440 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Pearl River Community College report median earnings of $42,379, compared with $34,573 for all Pearl River Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Pearl River Community College stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Services graduates at Pearl River Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Services graduates at Pearl River Community College are 89% women (31) and 11% men (4).
Allied Health Services Associate’s Program at Pearl River Community College
Of the 35 associate’s allied health services degrees awarded at Pearl River Community College, 89% were women (31) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Allied Health Services associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Pearl River Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Pearl River Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 18 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Pearl River Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.