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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

12 Schools Ranked
$11,819 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,901 Avg Student Debt

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
715 Total Awards
$9,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,726 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 715 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $9,044 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ole Miss. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,886. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,726 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ole Miss does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Mississippi Report

#2

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, Mississippi
519 Total Awards
$7,756 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,097 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Mississippi. Located in Columbus, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 519 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend MUW, expect to pay an average of $7,756 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MUW accumulate an average of $23,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MUW does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
353 Total Awards
$9,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,578 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large public school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 353 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Mississippi who attend Southern Miss full time pay an average of $9,204 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,204. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Southern Miss accumulate an average of $28,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southern Miss does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
176 Total Awards
$14,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,186 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 176 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend William Carey University, expect to pay an average of $14,550 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,186 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

William Carey University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
137 Total Awards
$20,364 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,469 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 137 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend MC, expect to pay an average of $20,364 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,469 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mississippi College Report

#6

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
59 Total Awards
$8,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,494 Avg Student Debt

Delta State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, the small public school handed out 59 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Delta State University, expect to pay an average of $8,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,494 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Delta State University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Delta State University Report

#7

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
58 Total Awards
$8,445 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,363 Avg Student Debt

Jackson State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the medium-sized public school handed out 58 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jackson State is $8,445. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,445. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,363 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Jackson State. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Jackson State University Report

#8

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi
53 Total Awards
$27,825 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,624 Avg Student Debt

Belhaven University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 53 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Belhaven does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,825. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Belhaven accumulate an average of $27,624 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Online courses are available at Belhaven, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
29 Total Awards
$8,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,331 Avg Student Debt

Alcorn State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This small public school is located in Alcorn State, Mississippi, and it awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Alcorn State is $8,176. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,331 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Alcorn State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
18 Total Awards
$9,220 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,781 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Mississippi pay an average of $9,220 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mississippi State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,900. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,781 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mississippi State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Blue Mountain College

Blue Mountain, Mississippi
3 Total Awards
$20,324 Avg Student Debt

Blue Mountain College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Blue Mountain College accumulate an average of $20,324 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Blue Mountain College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
2 Total Awards
$7,068 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi Valley State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, the small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,068 to cover tuition and fees at Mississippi Valley State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mississippi Valley State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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