Best Spanish Schools Near Pearl, MS (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pearl, Mississippi has 4 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $15,480 to $29,651 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 spanish-related role is Human Resources Specialists at a median $62,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Pearl

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish 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.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pearl. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS 6.2 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,848
Avg net price $26,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS 14.6 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $27,712/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 49.2 miles from Pearl
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS 81.7 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,087
Avg net price $14,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,480
Out‑of‑state$15,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS 128.6 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,128
Avg net price $12,411/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Mississippi

University, MS 148.1 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,994
Avg net price $13,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 124

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Blue Mountain Christian University

Blue Mountain, MS 176.7 miles from Pearl
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,421
Avg net price $24,016/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi spanish page.

Spanish 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)
Interpreters and Translators $43,950 Jackson, MS $49,382
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $54,670 MS statewide $61,427
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,980 Jackson, MS $57,281
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,820 Jackson, MS $57,101
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $48,390 Jackson, MS $54,371
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $56,540 Jackson, MS $63,528
Writers and Authors $54,180 MS statewide $60,876
Human Resources Specialists $62,720 Jackson, MS $70,472

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Pearl, MS?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Pearl. The closest is Millsaps College in Jackson, MS (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Carey University (81.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Pearl?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Pearl are: Human Resources Specialists ($62,720), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($56,540), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($54,670). 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 spanish 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 spanish?

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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Other Programs Available in Pearl

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pearl:

Data verified: September 5, 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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