Nursing Practice at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 37 nursing practice degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Nursing Practice program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 63 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 327 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 182 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing Practice graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Practice graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 65% women (24) and 35% men (13).
Nursing Practice Doctoral Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 37 doctoral nursing practice degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 65% were women (24) and 35% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 30% of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| 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.