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Best Health Professions Colleges in Mississippi

27 accredited institutions in Mississippi offering health professions programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27
Colleges
14,937
Graduates/yr
23
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Health Professions Programs in Mississippi

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Mississippi
University
2,184
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$9,252
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston
1,893
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Holmes Community College
Goodman
1,278
Graduates/yr
$2,700
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicBachelor's
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
1,254
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$7,992
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
1,041
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,508
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville
807
Graduates/yr
$3,400
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Hinds Community College
Raymond
780
Graduates/yr
$3,550
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia
666
Graduates/yr
$3,400
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
573
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$13,500
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$12,210
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba
573
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Meridian Community College
Meridian
540
Graduates/yr
$3,658
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Itawamba Community College
Fulton
483
Graduates/yr
$3,100
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead
408
Graduates/yr
$3,450
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson
348
Graduates/yr
$3,500
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville
324
Graduates/yr
$3,650
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mississippi College
Clinton
306
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$20,246
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$17,489
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville
288
Graduates/yr
$3,750
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit
213
Graduates/yr
$3,360
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicBachelor's
Jackson State University
Jackson
192
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,520
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
Belhaven University
Jackson
177
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$28,800
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$14,706
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
Delta State University
Cleveland
174
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$8,435
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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22
PublicAssociate's
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale
156
Graduates/yr
$3,300
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
108
Graduates/yr
25%
Acceptance
$7,869
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
East Central Community College
Decatur
108
Graduates/yr
$3,560
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicMaster's
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
54
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$9,665
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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26
PublicMaster's
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena
6
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$7,892
In-State Tuition
22%
Grad Rate
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Millsaps College
Jackson
3
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$40,940
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$23,228
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Health Professions in Mississippi

Mississippi has 27 accredited colleges offering health professions programs, producing 14,937 graduates annually. Of these, 23 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Mississippi residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.