Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs - 2023

AKA: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted

Last Reviewed: April 5th, 2023

NursePractitionerLicense.com has analyzed data from 7 schools who offer degree programs in the field of nursing and advanced practice nursing.

Filter schools nursing schools in Mississippi by degree level and field type. Rank nursing schools in Mississippi by in-state or out-of-state tuition and more metrics.

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Degree Programs
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS 1st for In-State Tuition $7,290 IN-STATE TUITION $7,290 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor’s Degree
$57,759
Master's Degree
$83,230
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,648

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

41.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,290

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,290

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,838

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

37.72%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

455

Average SAT Math Score:

425

Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS 2nd for In-State Tuition $7,525 IN-STATE TUITION $7,525 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
$52,937
Bachelor’s Degree
$59,369
Master's Degree
$99,314
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,094

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

49.17%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,525

Out-of-State Tuition:

$7,525

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,761

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.03%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

585

Delta State UniversityCleveland, MS 3rd for In-State Tuition $8,121 IN-STATE TUITION $8,121 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$56,982
Master's Degree
$88,717
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,933

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

41.42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,121

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,121

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,296

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

470

Average SAT Math Score:

535

University of MississippiUniversity, MS 4th for In-State Tuition $8,828 IN-STATE TUITION $25,100 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$56,141
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$84,925
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

16,083

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

65.97%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,828

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,100

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,161

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.02%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

555

University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS 5th for In-State Tuition $8,896 IN-STATE TUITION $10,896 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$55,957
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
$157,573
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

11,348

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

50.47%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,896

Out-of-State Tuition:

$10,896

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,032

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.33%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MS 6th for In-State Tuition $13,650 IN-STATE TUITION $13,650 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$57,753
Master's Degree
$77,616
Doctoral Degree
$101,131

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,101

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

56.95%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,650

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,650

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,284

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

55.28%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

590

Average SAT Math Score:

600

Mississippi CollegeClinton, MS 7th for In-State Tuition $19,308 IN-STATE TUITION $19,308 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.

Part of category: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor’s Degree
$56,926
Master's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Critical Care Nursing.
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
  • Nursing Education.
  • Nursing Practice.
  • Palliative Care Nursing.
  • Clinical Nurse Leader.
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
  • Reserved.
  • Forensic Nursing.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,515

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.9%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$19,308

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,308

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,190

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

28.76%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

575