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Registered Nursing at University of Southern Mississippi

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Mississippi

Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi

Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this 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) #46 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #291 of 524
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #362 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #916 of 1,843

Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
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

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