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23 Colleges
$26,621 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$19,956 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly nursing graduations, Mississippi is ranked #33 in the country with 2,838 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $6,655 per year to get their degree at a college in Mississippi, while out of state students will pay an average of $8,923 per year.

About 30% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $4,989 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$7,866 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mississippi University for Women is 2,704, of which 2,418 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,835 are full-time. It takes the average MUW undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 11% of accepted students are men, and 89% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at MUW take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,967 a year. MUW has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from MUW with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,894 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,179 undergraduates at Ole Miss, of which 14,839 are full-time, and there are 21,014 students altogether. Ole Miss has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 39% of students at Ole Miss take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,413 a year. Ole Miss has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ole Miss is $42,109.

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Southern Mississippi is 14,606, of which 11,451 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,644 are full-time. For undergraduates at Southern Miss, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

55% of Southern Miss students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,996 a year. Southern Miss has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,766 during the early-career years.

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,685 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,233 undergraduates at William Carey University, of which 1,945 are full-time, and there are 5,472 students altogether. William Carey University has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Roughly 28% of students at William Carey University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,936 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from William Carey University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,209 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Hinds Community College is 11,181, which includes 5,704 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

32% of Hinds Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,846 a year. Hinds Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Hinds Community College is $24,308.

#6

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,811 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Meridian Community College is 3,003, which includes 1,864 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

8% of MCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,436 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,114 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,677 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in total, 5,126 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 26% of students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,000 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $26,319.

#8

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,098 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mississippi College is 4,667, of which 2,757 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,291 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 49%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Roughly 37% of students at MC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,918 a year. MC has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from MC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,631 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,510 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,409 students at Holmes Community College in total, 3,304 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,387 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Holmes Community College is $26,620.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,888 students at SMCC in total, 1,508 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Students who graduate from SMCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,723 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,460 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest Mississippi Community College is 7,092, which includes 4,191 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at NWCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,894 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,393 during the early-career years.

#12

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,127 full-time undergraduates at ICC, and 4,696 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at ICC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,498 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ICC is $28,753.

#13

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pearl River Community College is 5,065, which includes 3,799 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Pearl River Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,717 a year. Pearl River Community College has a 5.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pearl River Community College is $27,382.

#14

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,071 full-time undergraduates at Jones County Junior College, and 4,535 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Jones County Junior College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,026 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Jones County Junior College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,839 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$4,770 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,488 full-time undergraduates at Northeast Mississippi Community College, and 3,243 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,165 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeast Mississippi Community College is $26,959.

#16

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,549 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,729 undergraduates at Alcorn State, of which 2,345 are full-time, and there are 3,230 students altogether. It takes the average Alcorn State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 39%. Of the accepted students, 26% are men and 74% are women.

77% of Alcorn State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,255 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Alcorn State is $27,429.

#17

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,605 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,331 undergraduates at Delta State University, of which 1,667 are full-time, and there are 2,999 students altogether. For undergraduates at Delta State University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at Delta State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,381 a year. Delta State University has a 3.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,231 during the early-career years.

#18

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,448 full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Delta Community College, and 2,096 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Students who graduate from Mississippi Delta Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,090 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,299 full-time undergraduates at EMCC, and 3,392 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,901 a year. EMCC has a 3.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from EMCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,537 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,388 students at East Central Community College in total, 1,643 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,689 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from East Central Community College is $27,052.

#21

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,375 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,999 students at Belhaven in total, 2,025 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,177 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Belhaven is 4.2 years.

About 64% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

63% of Belhaven students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,036 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,451 during the early-career years.

#22

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,353 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Coahoma Community College is 1,612, which includes 1,250 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Coahoma Community College is $20,715.

#23

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,907 students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in total, 1,925 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,318 a year. Copiah-Lincoln Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,124 during the early-career years.

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