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2027 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Mississippi

24 Colleges in the United States
2,500 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$69,588 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for registered nursing students.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Mississippi

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

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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No school ranked higher than University Of Mississippi Main Campus this year for registered nursing. This very large public university is located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 283 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $91,554 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,450 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Mississippi University For Women came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the town of Columbus, Mississippi University For Women is a mid-sized public university. Mississippi University For Women graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 336 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi University For Women in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Mississippi University For Women earn around $87,373 in the first couple years of their career. Mississippi University For Women graduates carry a median of $19,260 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Mississippi University For Women

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University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. University Of Southern Mississippi awarded about 179 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $119,800. Typical student debt for the program is $25,125. See the full registered nursing program report for University Of Southern Mississippi

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Northwest Mississippi Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #4 spot this year. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. There were roughly 105 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Northwest Mississippi Community College earn around $70,472 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates carry a median of $17,362 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Northwest Mississippi Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Pearl River Community College one of the top schools for registered nursing. Set in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Pearl River Community College awarded about 164 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Pearl River Community College generally make around $67,190. Typical student debt for the program is $15,250. Read more about the registered nursing program at Pearl River Community College

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Hinds Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. About 113 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Hinds Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Hinds Community College generally make around $65,901. Students borrow a median of $20,063 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Hinds Community College

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University landed the #7 spot for registered nursing this year. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg. About 60% of students finish within six years. William Carey University awarded about 117 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $73,469 in their early career. William Carey University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for William Carey University

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Meridian Community College came in at #8 for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 101 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Meridian Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $65,755 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,545. Read more about the registered nursing program at Meridian Community College

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Alcorn State University awarded about 67 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $85,255 in their early career. Alcorn State University graduates carry a median of $24,683 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Alcorn State University

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Holmes Community College came in at #10 for registered nursing this year. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 132 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Holmes Community College earn around $67,054 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Holmes Community College

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #11 for registered nursing this year. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College awarded about 226 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $66,438 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,413 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Mississippi College came in at #12 for registered nursing this year. Mississippi College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 100 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Mississippi College earn around $69,572 in the first couple years of their career. Mississippi College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Mississippi College

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Delta State University earned the #13 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Delta State University awarded about 47 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $68,221 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,590. See the full registered nursing program report for Delta State University

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East Central Community College earned the #14 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the rural area of Decatur, East Central Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 51 registered nursing degrees were awarded at East Central Community College in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of East Central Community College earn a median of $59,183 early in their careers. East Central Community College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for East Central Community College

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Southwest Mississippi Community College earned the #15 position for registered nursing this year. Set in the rural area of Summit, Southwest Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 73 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Southwest Mississippi Community College earn around $70,513 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,057 to complete this degree. Get the full registered nursing details for Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #16 for registered nursing this year. Set in the rural area of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 36 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Mississippi Delta Community College in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn a median of $74,925 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,909. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Mississippi Delta Community College

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Belhaven University landed the #17 spot for registered nursing this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jackson. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 21 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Belhaven University in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Belhaven University earn around $69,794 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,706 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Belhaven University

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Itawamba Community College landed the #18 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Itawamba Community College awarded about 96 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $60,245 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the registered nursing program at Itawamba Community College

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Jones County Junior College placed #19 among the best registered nursing schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Ellisville. There were roughly 62 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Jones County Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Jones County Junior College generally make around $67,107. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the registered nursing program at Jones County Junior College

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Copiah Lincoln Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Wesson. About 29 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Copiah Lincoln Community College in the most recent year. Read more about the registered nursing program at Copiah Lincoln Community College

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East Mississippi Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Scooba. There were roughly 47 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at East Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from East Mississippi Community College generally make around $34,012. Students borrow a median of $9,422 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from East Mississippi Community College

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Northeast Mississippi Community College came in at #22 for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Booneville, Northeast Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 80 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $60,759 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. See the full registered nursing program report for Northeast Mississippi Community College

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Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS

Blue Mountain College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Blue Mountain. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Blue Mountain College in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of Blue Mountain College earn a median of $36,823 early in their careers. Blue Mountain College graduates carry a median of $22,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Blue Mountain College

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Coahoma Community College placed #24 among the best registered nursing schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Clarksdale. About 19 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Coahoma Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $69,120 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,846. See the full registered nursing program report for Coahoma Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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