Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Mississippi: 16 Colleges and Schools
16 Mississippi schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 798 students: 15 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Mississippi · CIP 51.3901
16 schools in Mississippi graduated 798 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 15 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (16), associate (1).
The largest program is Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia with 130 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 16 Mississippi schools
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Largest programs in Mississippi
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia | 130 |
| 2 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville | 124 |
| 3 | Hinds Community College | Raymond | 76 |
| 4 | Jones County Junior College | Ellisville | 66 |
| 5 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton | 55 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Mississippi by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Public | certificate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Clarksdale · 1 school | ||||
| Coahoma Community College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Decatur · 1 school | ||||
| East Central Community College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Ellisville · 1 school | ||||
| Jones County Junior College | Public | certificate | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Fulton · 1 school | ||||
| Itawamba Community College | Public | certificate | 55 | Website ↗ |
| Goodman · 1 school | ||||
| Holmes Community College | Public | certificate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Gulfport · 1 school | ||||
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Meridian · 1 school | ||||
| Meridian Community College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Moorhead · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Perkinston · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Poplarville · 1 school | ||||
| Pearl River Community College | Public | certificate | 124 | Website ↗ |
| Raymond · 1 school | ||||
| Hinds Community College | Public | certificate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Scooba · 1 school | ||||
| East Mississippi Community College | Public | certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Senatobia · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Public | certificate | 130 | Website ↗ |
| Summit · 1 school | ||||
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Wesson · 1 school | ||||
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 16 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 16 | 798 | this page |
| Arkansas | 25 | 799 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Tennessee | 23 | 1,321 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Alabama | 21 | 1,655 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Louisiana | 19 | 1,099 | Programs in Louisiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Mississippi
- How many LPN programs are in Mississippi?
- 16 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 798 students.
- Which Mississippi program is the largest?
- Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, with 130 graduates in 2024, followed by Pearl River Community College in Poplarville (124).
- Are Mississippi programs mostly public?
- Yes: 15 public, 1 private for-profit of the 16 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Mississippi?
- Typical LPN pay in Mississippi is $50,220 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.