Registered Nursing at Mississippi University for Women
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi University for Women. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi University for Women is in Columbus, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 352 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Mississippi University for Women.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi University for Women
Many students take online classes at Mississippi University for Women. Of 2,193 students, 766 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 818 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Mississippi University for Women
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi University for Women’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #267 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #849 of 1,843 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #17 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #267 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #390 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #849 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Mississippi University for Women, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Mississippi University for Women are 90% women (318) and 10% men (34).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Mississippi University for Women
Among the 40 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Mississippi University for Women, 88% were women (35) and 12% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi University for Women
Among the 312 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Mississippi University for Women, 91% were women (283) and 9% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 173 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 128 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi University for Women, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Mississippi University for Women pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.