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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi

23 Colleges in Mississippi
2,586 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. Combined, these schools handed out 2,586 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

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
449 Nursing Degrees Awarded
14.9% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 449 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 about $5,621 over the average earnings of nursing graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
452 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,540 Median Starting Salary

Mississippi University for Women is a great choice 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 schools nationwide means MUW is a great university overall.

There were roughly 452 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MUW in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Mississippi University for Women receive an earnings boost of around $5,628 over the average earnings of nursing graduates.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
219 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$106,765 Median Starting Salary

University of Southern Mississippi is a great decision for students interested in 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 colleges nationwide means Southern Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 219 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 earn $41,853 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in nursing needs to look into 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 schools nationwide means MC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 133 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 wages of $56,926.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.4% Growth in Graduates

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 colleges nationwide means Mississippi Delta Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 47 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Delta Community College in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients typically make around $52,181 in their early careers.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
158 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$78,833 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 158 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
111 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$53,278 Median Starting Salary

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

There were about 111 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients usually make around $53,278 in the first five years of their career.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote 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 58 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delta State University in the most recent data year. Nursing degree recipients from Delta State University earn a boost of approximately $7,938 above the average income of nursing majors.

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

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

There were approximately 121 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $52,917.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$53,725 Median Starting Salary

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

There were approximately 72 nursing students who graduated with this degree at SMCC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients typically earn about $53,725 at the beginning of their 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.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia2877,016
Florida28221,034
North Carolina2797,329
Virginia2746,630
Tennessee2695,906
South Carolina2483,276
Kentucky2446,143
Louisiana2423,416
Arkansas2342,878
Alabama2337,210
West Virginia2071,768

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

Nursing Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing2,322
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing133
Nursing Practice66
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing34
Clinical Nurse Leader10
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing9
Nursing Science7
Critical Care Nursing5

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants986
Health & Medical Administrative Services891
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services623
Allied Health Professions618
Health/Medical Prep Programs408
Health Sciences & Services394
Communication Sciences377
Dental Support Services330
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences279
Medicine242

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