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.

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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