2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Mississippi. In total, 2,838 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Mississippi.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Nursing
Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Ole Miss take out $40,071 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi University for Women. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MUW is a small public school located in the town of Columbus.
After completing their Master's Degree, nursing graduates from MUW carry an average student debtload of $20,102.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delta State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Master's Degree, nursing majors at Southern Miss accumulate an average of around $35,554 in student debt.
The excellent master’s degree programs at William Carey University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
With a ranking of #6, Alcorn State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.