Jones County Junior College
Published tuition$4,000 - $14,975
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Laurel, MS (2026)
Laurel, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,932 to $14,975 per year for indexed programs. Laurel has a population of about 17,129. Median household income is $37,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $198,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Laurel
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Laurel. Distances are calculated from Laurel city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Laurel. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Southern Mississippi
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
East Central Community College
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Online programs--
Meridian Community College
Published tuition$3,932 - $13,402
Online programsYes
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Published tuition$3,950 - $12,908
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Laurel
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,220 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $198,410 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,730 |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,520 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Laurel at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,129 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $37,781 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Laurel-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Hattiesburg, MS – 28.7 mi away (81,995 pop)
- Meridian, MS – 54.6 mi away (39,478 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 63.8 mi away (23,826 pop)
- Pearl, MS – 68.3 mi away (26,485 pop)
- Jackson, MS – 75.8 mi away (342,607 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Laurel, MS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Laurel. The closest is Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS (7.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (63.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Mississippi are: Nurse Anesthetist ($198,410), Nurse Practitioner ($124,730), Registered Nurse ($77,090). Wages for Laurel workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hattiesburg instead of Laurel?
Hattiesburg, MS is 28.7 miles from Laurel and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Laurel an affordable place to study nursing?
Laurel’s median household income of $37,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurel while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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