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Nursing Assistant in Mississippi

Nursing Assistant Schools in Mississippi

In 2021-2022, 244 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Nursing Assistant is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 198
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 46
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 46

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 66.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Mississippi

13,850 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Mississippi

Nursing Assistant grads earn an average of $23,100 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,841 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,133. Graduates earn an average $29,393 after graduation.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,345 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,585. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,319 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, MCC grads earn an average salary of $26,114.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

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

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,090 a year. A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $1,973. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,255. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Assistant Careers in MS

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 9% $22,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Licensed Practical Nursing 794

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