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Registered Nursing in Mississippi

Registered Nursing Schools in Mississippi

2,384 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Registered Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,216
Bachelor’s Degree 1,163
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 31.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Mississippi

There are 30,430 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $58,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,276. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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292 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. A typical student attending Ole Miss will pay a net price of $13,504. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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203 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,744. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,200.

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148 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,158.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,670. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,508.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,442.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $2,913. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Registered Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing Research & Other 151
Nursing Practice 45
Geriatric Nursing 18
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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