by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MUW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MUW among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #371 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 371 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 23 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at MUW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 312 |
| Associate’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi University for Women conferred 312 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
MUW is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 248 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MUW report a median salary of $71,648 a year. This is higher than $60,907, the median for all majors at MUW.
To complete a bachelor’s at MUW, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,260 in student loans. This is below $24,509, the typical median for all majors at MUW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,656 | $8,392 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at MUW are White. About 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MUW conferred 312 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi University for Women handed out 40 associate’s degrees in nursing.
MUW is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi | 4 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 273 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at MUW are Black or African American. Roughly 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 nursing.
| 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 |
MUW conferred 40 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MUW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 19 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
