Nursing at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi and has a total student population of 3,230. In 2021, 29 nursing majors received their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nursing section at the bottom of this page.
Alcorn State Nursing Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing
Online Classes Are Available at Alcorn State
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Alcorn State offers distance education options for nursing at the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Alcorn State Nursing Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the nursing progam at Alcorn State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The nursing major at Alcorn State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nursing. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Most Popular Online Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Most Focused Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
| Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
| Most Popular Online Nursing Schools | 306 |
| 308 | |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 346 |
| Most Focused Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 418 |
| 497 | |
| Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 513 |
| Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 545 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 566 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools | 655 |
| Most Focused Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 730 |
| Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 835 |
| Most Focused Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 849 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 850 |
| 853 | |
| 862 | |
| Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 920 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 944 |
| Most Focused Nursing Schools | 946 |
| Most Popular Nursing Schools | 1,148 |
| 1,624 | |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,700 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Alcorn State. This makes it the #514 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in nursing, making the school the #306 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Earnings of Alcorn State Nursing Graduates
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Alcorn State is $57,759. This is less than $62,880, which is the national average of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Nursing Student Demographics at Alcorn State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Alcorn State University.
Alcorn State Nursing Associate’s Program
Alcorn State does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in nursing graduates 28% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Alcorn State Nursing Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 40% more racial-ethnic minorities in its nursing bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Alcorn State Nursing Master’s Program
In the nursing master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of degree recipients. That is 47% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a master's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Alcorn State also has a doctoral program available in nursing. In 2021, 4 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Nursing
Nursing majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Alcorn State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 51 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Related Majors
Careers That Nursing Grads May Go Into
A degree in nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Alcorn State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 29,860 | $58,490 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,010 | $94,800 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,930 | $109,700 |
| Nursing Instructors and Professors | 570 | $73,840 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 310 | $163,320 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jack E. Boucher under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.