Registered Nursing at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 170 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 85% women (144) and 15% men (26).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 170 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 85% were women (144) and 15% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 31% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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