Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Pearl River Community College · Poplarville, MS

CIP 24.01

$19,354Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,857Median earnings 4 years after
$33,081Median earnings 5 years after
$7,964Median federal debt
571Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pearl River Community College earn a median of $19,354 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $7,964, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Mississippi schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Holmes Community College
Goodman
$25,496$8,411
Meridian Community College
Meridian
$24,817—
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville
$23,319—
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville
$21,819$6,815
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia
$21,515$5,952
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston
$21,260$8,250
Hinds Community College
Raymond
$20,965$8,103
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale
$20,069—
Itawamba Community College
Fulton
$19,091$6,500
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead
$18,965—
East Central Community College
Decatur
$17,810$5,279

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Pearl River Community College make?

The median salary is $19,354 one year after graduation and $33,081 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,964.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.