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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Mississippi

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Mississippi

In 2021-2022, 986 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in MS.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 39 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 788
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 788
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 198

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 51.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Mississippi

23,370 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $23,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,133.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,345 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $27,839 after graduation.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,622. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,308.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,936. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,293. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,284 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Northeast Mississippi Community College will pay a net price of $6,779. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, SMCC grads earn an average salary of $25,723. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,255.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,271. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in MS

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 9% $22,480
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $37,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Health/Medical Admin Services 771
Allied Health Services 664
Allied Health Professions 564
Dental Support Services 358
Health Sciences & Services 325
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 119
Mental & Social Health Services 78
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 71

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View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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