Compare 8 Nursing Science. programs in Mississippi. Average earnings: $66,739.
Nursing Science programs produce graduates earning between $60,441 and $72,321—a $12K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in Mississippi, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Alcorn State University's Nursing Science program leads with graduates earning $72,321, well above the state average of $66,739. Mississippi University For Women follows closely at $71,441 with a much larger cohort of 371 students. The data shows regional publics dominating outcomes in healthcare fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Mississippi University For Women graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, achieving a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21.
Highest program earnings: $72,321
Strong outcomes with 100% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
7.4% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | $72,321 | 23 | $27,000 | Excellent | $13,000 | Good |
| #2 | $71,441 | 371 | $15,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #3 | Belhaven UniversityPrivate | $69,794 | 28 | $26,333 | Excellent | $12,000 | Good |
| #4 | Delta State UniversityPublic | $68,221 | 70 | $20,390 | Excellent | $10,568 | Good |
| #5 | $66,123 | 264 | $20,000 | Excellent | $29,387 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $63,071 | 163 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,301 | Manageable | |
| #7 | William Carey UniversityPrivate | $62,497 | 94 | $20,832 | Excellent | $12,613 | Manageable |
| #8 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $60,441 | 137 | $22,500 | Good | $16,510 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
