by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Pearl River Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Pearl River Community College is ranked #294 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Mississippi, it ranks #6 of 32 for value.
Below is the detailed Pearl River Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Pearl River Community College is ranked #15 out of #33 in Mississippi for quality and #6 out of #32 for Mississippi value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Pearl River Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Pearl River Community College is ranked #294 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Pearl River Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pearl River Community College costs about $8,076. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $32,304 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,658 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,532 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,076 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $32,304 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Pearl River Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pearl River Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,632 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,304 | #294 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $26,128 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $58,632 | — | — |
| All Students | $32,304 | #6 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $26,128 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Pearl River Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,236 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,122 |
| $48K–$75K | $5,882 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,403 |
| Over $110K | $9,040 |
About 81% of Pearl River Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,538 per year. Get more details on the Pearl River Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Pearl River Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.