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2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

6 Colleges
$98,140 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Mississippi. In total, 2,838 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Mississippi.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Nursing

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi University for Women landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.

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#3

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

The excellent master’s degree programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

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#5

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

The excellent master’s degree programs at William Carey University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

With a ranking of #6, Alcorn State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 21,209
North Carolina 7,425
Tennessee 6,004
Kentucky 6,395
Georgia 7,112
West Virginia 1,771
Virginia 6,775
Louisiana 3,502
South Carolina 3,296
Alabama 7,364
Arkansas 2,882

Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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