RN Programs in Mississippi

Learn how to become a registered nurse in Mississippi with this guide to requirements, accredited programs, salary & job outlook, and the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
RN Programs in Mississippi

Have you dreamed of becoming a registered nurse (RN) in Mississippi? Need help finding an RN program near you? If so, you're in the right place! Mississippi has a growing need for trained RNs, and the average salary for those who work here is around $67,930 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Mississippi

Becoming an RN in Mississippi is relatively straightforward, just like in other states. The first step is to complete an accredited training program. An accredited associate degree program will prepare you for the next step: passing the NCLEX-RN. The NCLEX-RN is a licensing exam that you must pass before you can apply for an RN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

If you pass the NCLEX-RN with acceptable scores, congratulations! You are now a registered nurse in Mississippi.

Accredited RN Programs in Mississippi

Mississippi is a great place to start your career as an RN, with many excellent schools to choose from, such as those listed below:

  1. Alcorn State University

    1000 Asu Dr, Lorman, MS 39096
    (601) 877-6100
  2. Belhaven University

    1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39202
    (601) 968-5940
  3. Coahoma Community College

    3240 Friars Point Rd, Clarksdale, MS 38614
    (662) 621-4210
  4. Copiah-Lincoln Community College

    1028 J C Redd Dr, Wesson, MS 39191
    (601) 643-5101
  5. Delta State University

    1003 W Sunflower Rd, Cleveland, MS 38733
    (662) 846-3000
  6. East Central Community College

    275 W Broad St, Decatur, MS 39327
    (601) 635-2111
  7. East Mississippi Community College

    1512 Kemper St, Scooba, MS 39358
    (662) 476-8442
  8. Hinds Community College

    3925 Sunset Dr, Jackson, MS 39213
    (601) 857-5261
  9. Holmes Community College

    1 Hill St, Goodman, MS 39079
    (662) 472-2312
  10. Itawamba Community College

    602 W Hill St, Fulton, MS 38843
    (662) 862-8000
  11. Jones County Junior College

    900 S Court St, Ellisville, MS 39437
    (601) 477-4000
  12. Meridian Community College

    910 Hwy 19 N, Meridian, MS 39307
    (601) 483-8241
  13. Mississippi College

    200 S Capitol St, Clinton, MS 39056
    (601) 925-3000
  14. Mississippi Delta Community College

    Mississippi 3 & E Cherry St, Moorhead, MS 38761
    (662) 246-6322
  15. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

    19330 MS-67, Biloxi, MS 39532
    (228) 896-2536
  16. Mississippi University for Women

    1100 College St, Columbus, MS 39701
    (877) 462-8439
  17. Northeast Mississippi Community College

    101 Cunningham Blvd, Booneville, MS 38829
    (662) 728-7751
  18. Northwest Mississippi Community College

    4975 US-51, Senatobia, MS 38668
    (662) 562-3200
  19. Pearl River Community College

    101 US-11, Poplarville, MS 39470
    (601) 554-5555
  20. Southwest Mississippi Community College

    1156 College Dr, Summit, MS 39666
    (601) 276-2000
  21. University of Mississippi Medical Center

    2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
    (601) 984-1000
  22. University of Southern Mississippi

    118 College Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
    (601) 266-1000
  23. William Carey University

    710 William Carey Pkwy, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    (601) 318-6051

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Mississippi

Mississippi RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 13.5% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Mississippi earn an average annual salary of $67,930 per year, equivalent to $32.66 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Mississippi, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula3,920$34.3$71,340
Jackson8,700$33.53$69,750
Hattiesburg2,060$33.05$68,750

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

Mississippi Board of Nursing

The Mississippi Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Mississippi for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

Mississippi Board of Nursing

713 S Pear Orchard Rd #3rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 957-6300
(601) 957-6301

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