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Registered Nursing Schools in Mississippi

2,590 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,307
Associate Degree 1,269
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Mississippi

30,430 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $58,490, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, MUW grads earn an average salary of $35,208. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,035. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,615 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,003 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $18,190.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,978. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,072 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in MS

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing Research & Other 151
Nursing Practice 45
Geriatric Nursing 18
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 10
Family Practice Nursing 5
Nursing Science 5

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