Registered Nursing at Alcorn State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Alcorn State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alcorn State University is located in Alcorn State, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 75 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Alcorn State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Alcorn State University
Online coursework is an option at Alcorn State University. Of 2,995 students, 642 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,762 (59%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Alcorn State University
Rankings can help you compare Alcorn State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #850 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #969 of 1,843 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #19 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #850 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #969 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Alcorn State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Alcorn State University are 96% women (72) and 4% men (3).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Alcorn State University
Of the 10 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Alcorn State University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Alcorn State University
Of the 65 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Alcorn State University, 98% were women (64) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 89% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alcorn State University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Alcorn State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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