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2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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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 analysis found University of Southern Mississippi to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Mississippi. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

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#2

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

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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#3

University of Mississippi

University, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Alcorn State University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
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

Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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