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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP | ACEN |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CNL | — |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
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.