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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi

23 Colleges in Mississippi
2,838 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$64,912 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nursing is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,838 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi The nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Mississippi

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Mississippi Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
382 Nursing Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Mississippi is a good option for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #361 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were about 382 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from University of Mississippi receive an earnings boost of approximately $5,621 over the typical earnings of nursing graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
525 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.9% Growth in Graduates

Mississippi University for Women is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in nursing. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #974 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MUW is a great university overall.

There were approximately 525 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Mississippi University for Women receive an earnings boost of around $5,628 above the typical earnings of nursing majors.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Southern Mississippi is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Southern Miss is a fairly large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #873 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.

There were about 297 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi make $41,853 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
127 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,926 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in nursing needs to check out Mississippi College. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #644 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 127 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $56,926.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$52,181 Median Starting Salary

Mississippi Delta Community College is a small public college located in the town of Moorhead. A Best Colleges rank of #1536 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi Delta Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 44 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Delta Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, nursing degree recipients usually make about $52,181 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Mississippi Delta Community College

6
William Carey University crest
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 Nursing Degrees Awarded
32.0% Growth in Graduates

William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Hattiesburg. A Best Colleges rank of #634 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means William Carey University is a great university overall.

There were about 169 nursing students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from William Carey University receive $13,922 more than the standard nursing graduate.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
143 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

MCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Meridian. This college ranks 17th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 143 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients typically make about $53,278 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Meridian Community College

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$72,850 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1349 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Delta State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Delta State University earn a boost of about $7,938 over the average earnings of nursing majors.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
136 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$52,917 Median Starting Salary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Perkinston. A Best Colleges rank of #1082 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 136 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $52,917.

More information about a degree in nursing from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Nursing Degrees Awarded
13.7% Growth in Graduates

SMCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Summit. This college ranks 14th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 95 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SMCC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients generally make an average of $53,725 in their early careers.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 7,016
Florida 282 21,034
North Carolina 279 7,329
Virginia 274 6,630
Tennessee 269 5,906
South Carolina 248 3,276
Kentucky 244 6,143
Louisiana 242 3,416
Arkansas 234 2,878
Alabama 233 7,210
West Virginia 207 1,768

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 2,590
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 151
Nursing Practice 45
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 18
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,030
Health & Medical Administrative Services 850
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 664
Allied Health Professions 605
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Dental Support Services 358
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228

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