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Registered Nursing Schools in Mississippi

2,322 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Mississippi

Registered 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 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 29.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Mississippi

There are 30,430 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $58,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 86% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,863. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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148 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,622. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,293.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $9,290. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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

99% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,936. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,255.

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Registered Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing Research & Other 151
Nursing Practice 45
Geriatric Nursing 18
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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