Registered Nurse Programs in Mississippi: 23 Colleges and Schools
23 Mississippi schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,588 students: 20 public, 3 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Mississippi
2,588
Graduates in 2024
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Mississippi · CIP 51.3801
23 schools in Mississippi graduated 2,588 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 20 public, 3 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (17), bachelor's (8), master's (1), certificate (1).
The largest program is Mississippi University for Women in Columbus with 352 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 23 Mississippi schools
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Public · 87%
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Private nonprofit · 13%
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Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Mississippi
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus | 352 |
| 2 | University of Mississippi | University | 281 |
| 3 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston | 236 |
| 4 | Hinds Community College | Raymond | 204 |
| 5 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | 170 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Mississippi by city
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23 of 23 schools listed · 22 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Southern Mississippi | Public | bachelor's | 170 | Website ↗ |
| William Carey University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 120 | Website ↗ |
| Alcorn State · 1 school | ||||
| Alcorn State University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 75 | Website ↗ |
| Booneville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Public | associate | 80 | Website ↗ |
| Clarksdale · 1 school | ||||
| Coahoma Community College | Public | associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Cleveland · 1 school | ||||
| Delta State University | Public | bachelor's | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Clinton · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 90 | Website ↗ |
| Columbus · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi University for Women | Public | associate, bachelor's | 352 | Website ↗ |
| Decatur · 1 school | ||||
| East Central Community College | Public | associate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Ellisville · 1 school | ||||
| Jones County Junior College | Public | associate | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Fulton · 1 school | ||||
| Itawamba Community College | Public | associate | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Goodman · 1 school | ||||
| Holmes Community College | Public | associate | 129 | Website ↗ |
| Jackson · 1 school | ||||
| Belhaven University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Meridian · 1 school | ||||
| Meridian Community College | Public | associate | 119 | Website ↗ |
| Moorhead · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Public | associate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Perkinston · 1 school | ||||
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Public | associate | 236 | Website ↗ |
| Poplarville · 1 school | ||||
| Pearl River Community College | Public | associate | 124 | Website ↗ |
| Raymond · 1 school | ||||
| Hinds Community College | Public | associate | 204 | Website ↗ |
| Scooba · 1 school | ||||
| East Mississippi Community College | Public | associate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Senatobia · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Public | associate | 126 | Website ↗ |
| Summit · 1 school | ||||
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | Public | associate | 83 | Website ↗ |
| University · 1 school | ||||
| University of Mississippi | Public | bachelor's | 281 | Website ↗ |
| Wesson · 1 school | ||||
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Public | associate, certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 23 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 23 | 2,588 | this page |
| Tennessee | 50 | 4,558 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Alabama | 38 | 6,058 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Arkansas | 37 | 2,690 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Louisiana | 30 | 3,281 | Programs in Louisiana → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Mississippi
- How many RN programs are in Mississippi?
- 23 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,588 students.
- Which Mississippi program is the largest?
- Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, with 352 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Mississippi in University (281).
- Are Mississippi programs mostly public?
- Yes: 20 public, 3 private nonprofit of the 23 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Mississippi?
- Typical RN pay in Mississippi is $77,090 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.