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Registered Nursing Schools in Mississippi

2,590 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,307
Associate Degree 1,269
Master’s Degree 14

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,761. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at William Carey University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,914. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Graduates earn an average $25,764 after graduation.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $37,704.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $25,423 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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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