Best Value Registered Nursing Colleges in Mississippi

Mississippi's nursing programs deliver remarkable value, with net costs ranging from just $13,164 at University of Mississippi to $22,078 at Belhaven University. Public institutions dominate the affordability market, offering graduates median earnings between $52,107 and $57,538. Mississippi University for Women stands out with the highest graduate earnings at $57,538 while maintaining one of the lowest net costs at $13,198. The state's major health systems, including UMMC, provide strong employment opportunities for nursing graduates in administration, research, and clinical practice.

Programs

$13,164 – $22,078

Net Price Range

$55,811

Avg. Program Earnings

50.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mississippi University for Women Columbus, Mississippi	$13,198	$57,538	$8,092	37.8%	99.1%
2	University of Mississippi University, Mississippi	$13,164	$56,397	$9,412	68.5%	97.4%
3	Alcorn State University Alcorn State, Mississippi	$14,040	$56,157	$8,549	46.2%	29.9%
4	University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$14,224	$56,254	$9,618	50.6%	98.8%
5	William Carey University Hattiesburg, Mississippi	$17,052	$56,415	$14,685	40.8%	53.6%
6	Mississippi College Clinton, Mississippi	$20,911	$52,107	$21,698	62.8%	40.0%
7	Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	$22,078		$29,195	51.1%	42.6%
8	Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi	$13,778		$8,605	46.9%	98.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Mississippi University for Women strong for nursing value?

The university combines the lowest net cost among top performers at $13,198 with the highest graduate earnings at $57,538. Students graduate with only $12,500 in median debt while accessing a 99.11% acceptance rate.

How do public versus private nursing programs compare in Mississippi?

Public institutions average around $13,000-14,000 in net costs while private schools range from $17,052 to $22,078. However, graduation rates vary significantly, with University of Mississippi achieving 68.50% compared to lower rates at some private institutions.

Does acceptance rate affect program quality in Mississippi nursing schools?

High acceptance rates don't necessarily indicate lower quality here. University of Mississippi maintains a 97.38% acceptance rate while delivering $56,397 median earnings and a strong 68.50% graduation rate.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.