Nursing at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Mississippi’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #382 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #927 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #382 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #927 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #382 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #927 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,225 |
| 2 years | $77,308 |
| 3 years | $79,763 |
| 4 years | $88,518 |
| 5 years | $95,575 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Southern Mississippi take home a median $88,518, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Southern Mississippi is $25,125.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi
This Nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 170 |
| Nursing Science | 8 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 13 |
| Nursing Practice | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.