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Nursing Schools in Mississippi

262 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 36,680 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

Nursing grads earn an average of $94,800 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

In their early career, MUW grads earn an average salary of $35,208. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at MUW. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, William Carey University grads earn an average salary of $33,051. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,296. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440
Nurse Anesthetists 4% $166,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Medicine 228
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 199
Rehabilitation Professions 131
Public Health 96
Communication Sciences 92
Health/Medical Admin Services 79
Allied Health Professions 41
Dentistry 35

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