Nursing Schools in Mississippi
13 Mississippi schools offer Nursing. Earnings in Mississippi are in line with the national average, so compare programs on commute, tuition, and fit rather than on statewide outcomes alone.
Nursing Training in Mississippi: What You Need to Know
Local program supply
Mississippi has 13 schools offering Nursing programs. Most students attend within 60 miles of home — local choice matters more than national rankings.
Earnings vs. national
Nursing graduates in Mississippi earn approximately $66,512/year on average, which is -4% below the national average for this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mississippi-specific licensing
Most skilled trades require a state-issued license or certification before you can work independently. Requirements vary substantially by state. Verify Mississippi-specific licensing through the relevant state board (Department of Labor, Contractors Board, or trade-specific licensing body). Apprenticeship hours often count toward licensure.
How Mississippi compares
Average TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing programs in Mississippi is 85/100. Cost of living, wage levels, and program supply all vary by state — see the school list below ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score, which combines earnings, debt, and job-market demand.
Nursing Programs in Mississippi
All 13 Mississippi schools offering Nursing, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS |
87 |
| 2 | Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit, MS |
86 |
| 3 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS |
86 |
| 4 | Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS |
89 |
| 5 | Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS |
85 |
| 6 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS |
84 |
| 7 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MS |
85 |
| 8 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS |
84 |
| 9 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MS |
85 |
| 10 | Meridian Community College Meridian, MS |
85 |
| 11 | Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS |
80 |
| 12 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS |
84 |
| 13 | East Central Community College Decatur, MS |
83 |
Compare Nursing in Other States
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