
The Mississippi healthcare sector employs approximately 50,000 nurses in several different types of roles. Both private and public employers are contributing to the rapid expansion of the nursing profession. Important employers within the state include the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Tenet Healthcare.
Roughly half of Mississippi’s nurses are employed as registered nurses (RNs). Another 15,000 work as nursing assistants, while licensed practical nurses number about 10,000. In addition, a few thousand nurses hold advanced degrees that enable them to serve as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). While all nurses are well paid, a substantial pay increase typically accompanies promotion into a senior role. For example, the median annual salary of a Mississippi RN is $55,000, while the state’s APRNs earn an average of $90,000 per year.
To help Mississippi’s future nurses find the best school for their needs, we have put together a broad list of the state’s nursing colleges and universities. You’ll find them organized below by metropolitan area and class size.