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.
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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):
| 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- 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.