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Best Public Administration Schools Near Pearl, MS (2026)
Pearl, Mississippi has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,692 to $30,250 per year for indexed programs. Pearl has a population of about 27,458. Median household income is $54,643 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $114,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Public Administration Schools to Pearl
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Pearl, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pearl city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi public administration page.
Public Administration Wages Near Pearl
Pearl is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Manager | $71,470 | Jackson, MS | $80,303 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $64,270 | Jackson, MS | $72,213 |
| General and Operations Manager | $114,190 | Jackson, MS | $128,303 |
| Management Analyst | $59,030 | Jackson, MS | $66,326 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Pearl at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,458 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,643 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pearl-Area Cities With Public Administration Programs
- Brandon, MS – 6.0 mi away (23,826 pop)
- Jackson, MS – 7.7 mi away (342,607 pop)
- Ridgeland, MS – 10.8 mi away (24,483 pop)
- Madison, MS – 14.1 mi away (26,031 pop)
- Clinton, MS – 15.6 mi away (25,211 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public administration schools are near Pearl, MS?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Pearl. The closest is Belhaven University in Jackson, MS (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi Valley State University (87.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Pearl?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Pearl are: General and Operations Manager ($114,190), Social and Community Service Manager ($71,470), Urban and Regional Planner ($64,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Brandon instead of Pearl?
Brandon, MS is 6.0 miles from Pearl and has its own set of local public administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pearl an affordable place to study public administration?
Pearl’s median household income of $54,643 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pearl while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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