2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, nursing students earned 2,838 degrees and certificates from a Mississippi school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Mississippi to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delta State University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi University for Women. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public school with a small student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Alcorn State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 7,112 |
Virginia | 6,775 |
North Carolina | 7,425 |
Florida | 21,209 |
Tennessee | 6,004 |
Kentucky | 6,395 |
South Carolina | 3,296 |
Louisiana | 3,502 |
Arkansas | 2,882 |
Alabama | 7,364 |
West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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