by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Alcorn State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #1,244 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 569 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 746 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Alcorn State. This makes it the #513 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,255 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Alcorn State paid an average of $328 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Alcorn State. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 77% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Alcorn State does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Alcorn State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Alcorn State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.