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Nursing Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 2,838 students earned their Nursing degrees in MS.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Mississippi

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,307
Associate Degree 1,269
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 29.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Mississippi

36,680 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $94,800, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

525 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

382 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

297 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,615 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $5,914. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 53% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Holmes Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,423.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,072 a year. A typical student attending SMCC will pay a net price of $5,029.

Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440
Nurse Anesthetists 4% $166,390

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228
Public Health 219

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