Nursing at Alcorn State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Alcorn State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alcorn State University is in Alcorn State, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 nursing degrees were awarded at Alcorn State University.
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Online Class Availability at Alcorn State University
Many students take online classes at Alcorn State University. Among 2,995 students, 642 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,762 (59%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Alcorn State University
Rankings can help you compare Alcorn State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #882 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #980 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #161 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #882 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #980 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Alcorn State University
Students who complete Alcorn State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,550 |
| 2 years | $55,760 |
| 3 years | $65,309 |
| 4 years | $71,805 |
| 5 years | $88,602 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Alcorn State University earn a median of $71,805, compared with $49,587 for all Alcorn State University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Alcorn State University comes in at $24,683.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Alcorn State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Alcorn State University are 95% women (82) and 5% men (4).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Alcorn State University
Of the 10 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Alcorn State University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Alcorn State University
Of the 65 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Alcorn State University, 98% were women (64) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 89% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Alcorn State University
Of the 8 master’s nursing graduates at Alcorn State University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Alcorn State University
The Nursing program at Alcorn State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 75 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Alcorn State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.