Nursing at Mississippi University for Women
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi University for Women. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi University for Women sits in Columbus, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 379 nursing graduations were recorded at Mississippi University for Women.
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Studying Online at Mississippi University for Women
Distance learning is available at Mississippi University for Women. Among 2,193 students, 766 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 818 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mississippi University for Women
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi University for Women’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #411 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #854 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #266 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #411 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #854 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mississippi University for Women
Those who finish Mississippi University for Women’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,721 |
| 2 years | $58,729 |
| 3 years | $62,290 |
| 4 years | $71,648 |
| 5 years | $84,924 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Mississippi University for Women report median earnings of $71,648, compared with $60,907 for all Mississippi University for Women graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Mississippi University for Women stands at $19,260.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Mississippi University for Women, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Mississippi University for Women are 91% women (344) and 9% men (35).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Mississippi University for Women
Of the 40 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Mississippi University for Women, 88% were women (35) and 12% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi University for Women
Among the 312 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Mississippi University for Women, 91% were women (283) and 9% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 173 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 128 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Mississippi University for Women
Of the 19 master’s nursing graduates at Mississippi University for Women, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women, lower 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 Mississippi University for Women
This Nursing program at Mississippi University for Women breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 352 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Mississippi University for Women work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.