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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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,894 a year. This public school has an average net price of $11,952. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $12,454. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,109 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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

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

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,308 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,114 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $26,319 after graduation.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,631 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,723 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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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