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. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #581 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #5 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #103 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,068 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern Miss, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,148 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Southern Miss is $160 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss 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 Southern Miss Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Southern Miss make a median salary of $98,447 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 107 |
| Public Health | 97 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
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