Health and Medical Administrative Services at Pearl River Community College

Pearl River Community College graduates in Health and Medical Administrative Services earn just $18,372 one year after graduation—barely 60% of what other Mississippi programs deliver, and worse, earnings actually decline to $16,503 by year four. This places the program in the bottom 10% both statewide and nationally, falling nearly $10,000 short of the state median. For comparison, Hinds Community College graduates in this same field earn $29,949, providing a $11,500+ annual advantage that compounds significantly over a career.

The modest $14,000 debt load is one of few bright spots here, sitting below the state median. However, even this relatively manageable debt takes on troubling proportions when paired with earnings that hover around minimum wage levels—the 0.76 debt-to-earnings ratio looks reasonable on paper, but that's only because both numbers are so low. Nearly half of students here receive Pell grants, suggesting many families are counting on this credential to unlock financial stability that the data shows it's failing to provide.

For parents considering this program, the numbers point clearly elsewhere. Other Mississippi community colleges consistently deliver 40-60% higher earnings in this exact same field. Unless there are compelling geographic constraints keeping your student near Poplarville, programs at Hinds, Mississippi Gulf Coast, or even Meridian offer substantially better returns on the same two-year investment.