by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how MC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #521 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,926 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnursing bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at MC is $266 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mississippi College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from MC. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 31 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 13 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 10 |
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