Registered Nursing at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 236 registered nursing degrees were granted at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Distance learning is available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Registered 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) | #129 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #155 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #737 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 86% women (202) and 14% men (34).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Of the 236 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, lower than 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
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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