Business Administration at Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

with a smaller student body of 4,725 in Poplarville, MS.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $19,312 place Pearl River Community College below the $35,542 national median for Business Administration — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 27.7x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Business Administration career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #433 ranking among 455 Business Administration programs places Pearl River Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The 28 apprenticeship pathways connected to Business Administration reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
56
Score
57
High End
Earnings $19,312/yr (-46% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (53% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$202K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
27.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
42 of 42
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,300
Out-of-state: $11,300

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Business Administration graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Chief executives $206,420 +4.3% 44%
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Architectural and engineering managers $167,740 +3.8% 59%
Chief executives
$206,420
+4.3% growth 44% AI-proof
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740
+3.8% growth 59% AI-proof

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Business Administration Career Guide

Explore what Business Administration graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 455 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 56/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Business Administration at Pearl River Community College?
At 56/100, the score looks reasonable — but Business Administration is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Business Administration to AI automation?
AI exposure of 47% is a real factor. For Pearl River Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($202,045) and pessimistic ($202,045) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Why are Business Administration earnings lower at Pearl River Community College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Business Administration program at Pearl River Community College?
The DOL recognizes 28 apprenticeship pathways related to Business Administration. For students weighing Pearl River Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Is there demand for Business Administration workers?
At 1,753,300 annual openings, Business Administration has a very large employment base. Pearl River Community College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →