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Nursing Practice Schools in Mississippi

45 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 28th most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 42.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 57.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Mississippi

35,800 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Mississippi

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $94,800 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Mississippi that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 69% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,838.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,761. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at MUW.

Nursing Practice Careers in MS

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 22% $102,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Registered Nurses 10% $57,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Registered Nursing 2,590
Nursing Research & Other 151
Geriatric Nursing 18
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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