Nursing Practice at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Nursing Practice program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 63 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 327 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 182 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.