by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Mississippi. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #561 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 561 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 23 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 170 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Professional Certificate | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 170 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
University of Southern Mississippi ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 77 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $88,518 a year. This is higher than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,125 in student loans. This is below $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
Learn more about University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
University of Southern Mississippi conferred 170 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 45 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 13 |
