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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

15 Schools Ranked
$3,675 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$8,632 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Mississippi to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
296 Total Awards
$3,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,517 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Holmes Community College the best school in Mississippi for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Holmes Community College is a small public school situated in Goodman, Mississippi. It awarded 296 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Holmes Community College is $3,510. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,210. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Holmes Community College accumulate an average of $7,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Holmes Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#2

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi
303 Total Awards
$3,353 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coahoma Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Coahoma Community College is a small public school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi that handed out 303 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Coahoma Community College, expect to pay an average of $3,353 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coahoma Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Coahoma Community College Report

#3

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
1,348 Total Awards
$3,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,073 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Hinds Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Hinds Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 1,348 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hinds Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,800. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,073 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Hinds Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
142 Total Awards
$3,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,351 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itawamba Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Fulton, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 142 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ICC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,351 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that ICC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
107 Total Awards
$3,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 15 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Delta Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mississippi Delta Community College is a public institution located in Moorhead, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 107 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,380 in tuition and fees if they attend Mississippi Delta Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,980.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mississippi Delta Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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50 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwest Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Summit, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 50 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend SMCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,300.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SMCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Southwest Mississippi Community College Report

#7

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
43 Total Awards
$4,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,798 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Mississippi Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Northeast Mississippi Community College is a small public school located in Booneville, Mississippi that handed out 43 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,770 in tuition and fees if they attend Northeast Mississippi Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,050. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,798 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northeast Mississippi Community College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Northeast Mississippi Community College Report

#8

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
525 Total Awards
$3,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,260 Avg Student Debt

Northwest Mississippi Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Senatobia, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 525 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,460 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,860. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWCC accumulate an average of $6,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
188 Total Awards
$3,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,039 Avg Student Debt

Pearl River Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. This medium-sized public school is located in Poplarville, Mississippi, and it awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,500 in tuition and fees if they attend Pearl River Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,500. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,039 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pearl River Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Pearl River Community College Report

#10

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
232 Total Awards
$3,811 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,397 Avg Student Debt

Meridian Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Meridian Community College is a small public school located in Meridian, Mississippi that handed out 232 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $3,811. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,811. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,397 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. In fact, around 45% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#11

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
167 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public institution located in Wesson, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 167 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,600.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#12

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
325 Total Awards
$3,740 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,511 Avg Student Debt

East Mississippi Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Scooba, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 325 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend EMCC full time pay an average of $3,740 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from EMCC accumulate an average of $8,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that EMCC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
113 Total Awards
$3,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$4,640 Avg Student Debt

East Central Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Decatur, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 113 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Mississippi who attend East Central Community College full time pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,665. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $4,640 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at East Central Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
295 Total Awards
$3,970 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,995 Avg Student Debt

Jones County Junior College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi list. Jones County Junior College is a small public school located in Ellisville, Mississippi that handed out 295 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,970 in tuition and fees if they attend Jones County Junior College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,970. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,995 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jones County Junior College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
1,262 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Perkinston, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,262 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,950. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,250.

Online courses are available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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