by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how MC compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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MC holds a strong position among schools offering health professions. Specifically, it ranked #1,476 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 13 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 13 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Mississippi | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Value Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 25 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 25 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Mississippi | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 284 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 284 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 284 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 284 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi College handed out 102 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at MC earn a median of $68,495 a year. This is higher than $52,825, the median for all majors at MC.
To complete a bachelor’s at MC, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,510, the typical median for all majors at MC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Read more about MC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at MC were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at MC are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Mississippi College.
This health professions program at MC includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 95 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 12 |
| Public Health | 11 |