by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Alcorn State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #170 out of 408 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Alcorn State University among the top schools in the country for health professions, placing at #1,511 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,511 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 322 of 662 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at Alcorn State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Associate’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This health professions field at Alcorn State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 86 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Alcorn State University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Alcorn State University holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #191 out of 336 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 191 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 875 |
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State University earn a median of $70,386 a year. This is above $49,587, the median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Alcorn State University, health professions students accumulate a median of $24,683 in student loans. This is lower than $30,036, the typical median for all majors at Alcorn State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,566 | $8,105 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
Read more about Alcorn State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University were Black or African American. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Alcorn State University conferred 10 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Alcorn State University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #170 out of 408 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 170 |
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools | 679 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Alcorn State University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Alcorn State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 8 |
