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Nursing Schools in Mississippi

2,586 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Mississippi

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,232
Associate Degree 1,077
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 29.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Mississippi

36,680 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $94,800, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

525 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
2,477 Total Students

A typical student attending MUW will pay a net price of $11,952. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

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382 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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297 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,863.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,886. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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148 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,250 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,880.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,255.

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Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440
Nurse Anesthetists 4% $166,390

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