The nursing school at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN. Out of 24 nursing schools in Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #6. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 99.12%, giving the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in Mississippi, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 97.63% and for BSN programs is 91.20%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 99.12%
- Mississippi State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 6
- Grade: A
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Compare Mississippi Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Mississippi | 17 | 7 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Mississippi | 97.63% | 91.20% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Mississippi | 93.65% to 100.00% | 87.25% to 97.09% |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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- 51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS - 39573
- (866) 735-1122
- NCLEX Passing Rate: () %
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate
University Information
Total Faculty: 274
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $3,950
Book and Supplies: $1,075
Percent Received Aid: 93%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $4,924
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: 41%
Cities in Mississippi Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Perkinston or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Mississippi? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Mississippi: Alcorn State, Booneville, Clarksdale, Ellisville, Fulton, Goodman, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian, Moorhead, Perkinston, Poplarville, Raymond, Scooba, Senatobia, Summit and Wesson
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Additional Nursing Programs in Mississippi
- Alcorn State University
- Belhaven University
- Coahoma Community College
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- Delta State University
- East Central Community College
- East Mississippi Community College
- Hinds Community College
- Holmes Community College
- Itawamba Community College
- Jones County Junior College
- Meridian Community College
- Mississippi College
- Mississippi Delta Community College
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Mississippi University for Women
- Northeast Mississippi Community College
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Pearl River Community College
- Southwest Mississippi Community College
- University of Mississippi
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- University of Southern Mississippi
- William Carey University
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics