Nursing · Mississippi

Nursing colleges in Mississippi

CampusPin lists 31 U.S. colleges in Mississippi that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.

Schools in Mississippi that offer Nursing

Nursing programs in Mississippi: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 31 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

31

Public / private

22 / 9

Universities / 2-year

15 / 16

Cities represented

27

In-state tuition range

$3,420–$43,815

Median in-state tuition

$7,912

Lowest published in-state tuition

Itawamba Community College

$3,420

Most selective

Alcorn State University

25% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Mississippi

23,944 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Nursing program

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Microbiology and pharmacology
  • Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
  • Pathophysiology
  • Nursing research and evidence-based practice
  • Clinical leadership and management
  • Health assessment and physical examination
  • 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations

Where a Nursing degree can lead

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • ICU Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • OR / Surgical Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
  • Clinical Nurse Manager

Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 registered nurses median $93,600)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.

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