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. In addition, we cover how Delta State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Delta State University was ranked #1,295 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 412 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 477 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 780 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,295 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delta State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Delta State University. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Delta State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,221 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Delta State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,371 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Delta State University paid an average of $351 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,435 | $8,435 |
| Fees | $170 | $170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,427 | $8,427 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Learn more about Delta State University tuition and fees.
Of the 46 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Delta State University, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Delta State University 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 Delta State University Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Delta State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Delta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.