2023 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 262 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top Mississippi Schools in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for nursing students. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi University for Women. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi list. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.
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The excellent programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means William Carey University is a great place for nursing students. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
With a ranking of #6, Alcorn State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,110 |
| Florida | 3,074 |
| Georgia | 1,685 |
| North Carolina | 1,399 |
| Tennessee | 1,589 |
| Kentucky | 2,017 |
| Louisiana | 520 |
| Alabama | 2,641 |
| South Carolina | 468 |
| Arkansas | 299 |
| West Virginia | 184 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 29 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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