by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MUW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MUW as a strong choice for health professions, placing at #682 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 682 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 26 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at MUW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Associate’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
The health professions area of study at MUW 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 | 379 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 56 |
| Public Health | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 385 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
MUW is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MUW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,565 a year. This is higher than $60,907, the median for all majors at MUW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MUW, health professions students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is below $24,509, the typical median for all majors at MUW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,656 | $8,392 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at MUW were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi University for Women awarded 40 associate’s degrees in health professions.
MUW holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at MUW are Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MUW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 51 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 1 |
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