Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Pearl River Community College · Poplarville, MS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Pearl River Community College earn a median of $67,190 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $11,250, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $74,925 | — |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit | $70,513 | — |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $70,472 | $12,149 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $69,120 | — |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $67,107 | $6,901 |
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $67,054 | $15,216 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston | $66,438 | $12,993 |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $65,901 | $12,902 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $65,755 | $9,097 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $60,759 | $11,066 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $60,245 | $10,100 |
| East Central Community College Decatur | $59,183 | $7,665 |
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$42,177 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$39,929 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$39,402 - Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate
$27,251 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$19,354 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$19,312 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
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$7,580 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$28,538 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
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$15,949
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Pearl River Community College make?
The median salary is $67,190 one year after graduation and $70,395 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.