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Mississippi Healthcare Colleges

29 Colleges
$30,060 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$21,195 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly healthcare graduations, Mississippi is ranked #32 in the country with 6,374 degrees handed out in 2021. Mississippi colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $7,515 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $9,951 per year.

An estimated 37% of college students in Mississippi take out loans, with the average loan amount being $5,299 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Mississippi is 21,014, of which 16,179 students are undergraduates and of those, 14,839 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Ole Miss is 4.3 years.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

39% of Ole Miss students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,413 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ole Miss is $42,109.

#2

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$7,866 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,704 students at MUW in total, 2,418 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,835 are full-time. For undergraduates at MUW, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 11% of accepted students are men, and 89% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at MUW take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,967 a year. MUW has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MUW is $36,894.

#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,451 undergraduates at Southern Miss, of which 9,644 are full-time, and there are 14,606 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,996 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern Miss is $35,766.

#4

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,677 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in total, 5,126 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 26% of students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,000 a year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has a 5.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $26,319.

#5

Holmes Community College

Goodman, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,510 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,409 students at Holmes Community College in total, 3,304 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 13% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,387 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Holmes Community College is $26,620.

#6

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,685 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,233 undergraduates at William Carey University, of which 1,945 are full-time, and there are 5,472 students altogether. For undergraduates at William Carey University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

About 57% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,936 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,209 during the early-career years.

#7

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,704 full-time undergraduates at Hinds Community College, and 11,181 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

32% of Hinds Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,846 a year. Hinds Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Hinds Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,308 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,799 full-time undergraduates at Pearl River Community College, and 5,065 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at Pearl River Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,717 a year. Pearl River Community College has a 5.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pearl River Community College is $27,382.

#9

Meridian Community College

Meridian, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,811 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,003 students at MCC in total, 1,864 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at MCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,436 a year. MCC has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCC is $26,114.

#10

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
6% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Itawamba Community College is 4,696, which includes 3,127 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at ICC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,498 a year. ICC has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ICC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,753 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,392 students at EMCC in total, 2,299 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,901 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,537 during the early-career years.

#12

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,098 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,757 undergraduates at MC, of which 2,291 are full-time, and there are 4,667 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 49%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,918 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,631 during the early-career years.

#13

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,460 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northwest Mississippi Community College is 7,092, which includes 4,191 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at NWCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,894 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NWCC is $29,393.

#14

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Booneville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$4,770 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northeast Mississippi Community College is 3,243, which includes 2,488 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

15% of Northeast Mississippi Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,165 a year. Northeast Mississippi Community College has a 7.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,959 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,508 full-time undergraduates at SMCC, and 1,888 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Students who graduate from SMCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $25,723 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
7% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Jones County Junior College is 4,535, which includes 3,071 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at Jones County Junior College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,026 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Jones County Junior College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,839 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,925 full-time undergraduates at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and 2,907 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,318 a year. Copiah-Lincoln Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,124 during the early-career years.

#18

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,375 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,025 undergraduates at Belhaven, of which 1,177 are full-time, and there are 4,999 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

63% of Belhaven students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,036 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Belhaven with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,451 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,445 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,668 undergraduates at Jackson State, of which 4,171 are full-time, and there are 6,921 students altogether. For undergraduates at Jackson State, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 62% of students who apply get accepted. Around 28% of accepted students are men, and 72% are women.

Roughly 84% of students at Jackson State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,497 a year. Jackson State has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Jackson State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,345 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,380 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,448 full-time undergraduates at Mississippi Delta Community College, and 2,096 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $23,090 during the early-career years.

#21

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,605 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,331 undergraduates at Delta State University, of which 1,667 are full-time, and there are 2,999 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Delta State University is 4.6 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

58% of Delta State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,381 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,231 during the early-career years.

#22

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$8,549 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,729 undergraduates at Alcorn State, of which 2,345 are full-time, and there are 3,230 students altogether. It takes the average Alcorn State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 39% of students who apply get accepted. Around 26% of accepted students are men, and 74% are women.

77% of Alcorn State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,255 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Alcorn State is $27,429.

#23

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,353 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,250 full-time undergraduates at Coahoma Community College, and 1,612 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Coahoma Community College is $20,715.

#24

East Central Community College

Decatur, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$3,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,388 students at East Central Community College in total, 1,643 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

9% of East Central Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,689 a year. East Central Community College has a 7.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,052 during the early-career years.

#25

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
Public Public vs. Private
$9,398 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,986 students at Mississippi State in total, 18,803 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 17,089 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

43% of Mississippi State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,115 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,950 during the early-career years.

Other Mississippi Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Mississippi Valley State University 4
27 Blue Mountain College 3
28 Strayer University - Mississippi 0
28 Concorde Career College - Southaven 0

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