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Geriatric Nursing Schools in Mississippi

18 Geriatric Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Geriatric Nursing is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors in Mississippi

Geriatric Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a geriatric nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geriatric nursing majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 38.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geriatric Nursing Grads in Mississippi

33,360 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geriatric nursing.

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Wages for Geriatric Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a geriatric nursing grad in the state is $73,840, compared to a typical salary of $81,350 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. In their early career, Ole Miss grads earn an average salary of $38,763.

Geriatric Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers geriatric nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $67,330
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geriatric nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Registered Nursing 2,590
Nursing Research & Other 151
School Nursing 151
Nursing Practice 45
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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