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Nursing at Delta State University

Nursing at Delta State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Delta State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Delta State University is in Cleveland, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 84 nursing degrees were awarded at Delta State University.

Online Class Availability at Delta State University

Online coursework is an option at Delta State University. Among 2,654 students, 932 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,213 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Delta State University

Use these rankings to compare Delta State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #12 of 20
Best Value Mississippi #18 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #216 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #298 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #976 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1029 of 1,918

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #12 of 20
Best Value Mississippi #18 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #216 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #298 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #976 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1029 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Delta State University

Students who complete Delta State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Delta State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,182
2 years $109,763

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Delta State University stands at $23,590.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Delta State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Delta State University are 90% women (76) and 10% men (8).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Delta State University

Of the 59 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Delta State University, 88% were women (52) and 12% were men (7).

Delta State University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Delta State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 46
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Delta State University

Minority students account for 17% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Delta State University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Delta State University

Of the 9 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Delta State University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

Delta State University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Delta State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Delta State University

Minority students account for 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Delta State University, below 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 Delta State University

This Nursing program at Delta State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 59
Family Practice Nursing 1
Nursing Practice 15
Nursing Research & Other 9

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Delta State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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