by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how MC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #689 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 478 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 689 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,572 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,460 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at MC is $266 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at MC paid an average of $632 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 | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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Of the 123 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from MC in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MC nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MC Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from MC in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 14 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 4 |
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