Nursing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 236 nursing degrees were granted at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #8 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #155 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #397 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #766 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Those who finish Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,917 |
| 2 years | $51,993 |
| 3 years | $55,148 |
| 4 years | $57,674 |
| 5 years | $69,473 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $57,674, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $18,413.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 86% women (202) and 14% men (34).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 236 associate’s nursing graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 86% were women (202) and 14% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 132 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 65 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The Nursing program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 236 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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