2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Nursing Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi University for Women landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Alcorn State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the remote area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public college with a small student population.
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| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 6 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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