Laboratory Technician at Pearl River Community College
If you are interested in studying Laboratory Technician, consider the program at Pearl River Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 laboratory technician graduations were recorded at Pearl River Community College.
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Studying Online at Pearl River Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Laboratory Technician Rankings at Pearl River Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pearl River Community College’s Laboratory Technician program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 117 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Laboratory Technician graduates at Pearl River Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Laboratory Technician graduates at Pearl River Community College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Laboratory Technician Associate’s Program at Pearl River Community College
Of the 10 associate’s laboratory technician graduates at Pearl River Community College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Laboratory Technician associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Laboratory Technician Graduates
Students who finish Laboratory Technician program at Pearl River Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Laboratory Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.