by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,269 associate degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing has to take a look at Mississippi University for Women. MUW is a small public university located in the remote town of Columbus.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career income of $52,937.
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Mississippi Delta Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the remote town of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $52,181.
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Meridian Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the town of Meridian, MCC is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients usually make around $53,278 at the beginning of their careers.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $52,917.
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Located in the town of Summit, SMCC is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $53,725.
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NWCC is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Senatobia.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients generally make about $55,408 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Pearl River Community College earn $2,314 more than the typical nursing grad.
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Holmes Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Goodman.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $54,972.
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Alcorn State is a small public university located in the rural area of Alcorn State.More information about a associate in nursing from Alcorn State University
Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $55,310.
More information about a associate in nursing from Hinds Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 121 | 1,473 |
| Florida | 121 | 9,083 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 2,538 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 1,212 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 1,235 |
| Virginia | 97 | 2,569 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 813 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 1,848 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 966 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 1,223 |
| Alabama | 69 | 2,116 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,269 |
