Health Professions at Mississippi State University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Mississippi State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS.
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Studying Online at Mississippi State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Among 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Mississippi State University
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #336 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1148 of 3,004 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.