Top Nursing Schools in Mississippi
This page lists 23 schools in Mississippi that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 15 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 17 associate degree (ADN), 8 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 20 public and 3 private nonprofit. 21 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Hattiesburg (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (23)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | — |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Public | BSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
Before you apply in Mississippi
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Mississippi. See online coursework and clinical requirements.