Best Online Nursing Programs in Natchez, MS (2026)

Natchez, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,825 to $9,817 per year for indexed programs. Natchez has a population of about 14,207. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% 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 Natchez

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Natchez, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Natchez city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Natchez. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS 57.1 miles from Natchez BOC Score 64.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,227
Avg net price $2,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 59.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score 63.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,241
Avg net price $3,894/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 75.3 miles from Natchez BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pearl River Community College

Poplarville, MS 119.1 miles from Natchez BOC Score 52.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,019
Avg net price $6,532/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 122.1 miles from Natchez BOC Score 39.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,140
Avg net price $21,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 128.7 miles from Natchez BOC Score 45.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,377
Avg net price $6,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 130.9 miles from Natchez BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, MS 141.0 miles from Natchez BOC Score 41.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,421
Avg net price $3,715/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Natchez

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Registered Nurse$77,090
Licensed Practical Nurse$50,220
Nurse Anesthetist$198,410
Nurse MidwifeN/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.


Natchez at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,207Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,613Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Adams County205 workers, 9 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Natchez, MS?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Natchez are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?

Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez 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 Natchez an affordable place to study nursing?

Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez 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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Other Programs Available in Natchez

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.