Best Online Nursing Programs in Oxford, MS (2026)

Oxford, Mississippi has a population of about 26,086. The city’s median household income is $59,901 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Oxford, with tuition ranging from $3,660 to $27,692 per year for indexed programs. In Mississippi, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $197,490 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Nursing Schools to Oxford

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 27 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Oxford. Distances are calculated from Oxford city center.

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

Nursing Wages Near Oxford

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Oxford at a Glance

Other Oxford-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Olive Branch, MS – 45.2 mi away (36,699 pop)
• Tupelo, MS – 46.1 mi away (46,095 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 48.1 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Collierville, TN – 48.4 mi away (49,177 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 50.4 mi away (27,042 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Oxford, MS?

Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Oxford. The closest is University of Mississippi in University, MS (0.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northeast Mississippi Community College (59.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Mississippi are: Nurse Anesthetist ($197,490), Nurse Practitioner ($119,290), Registered Nurse ($74,470). Wages for Oxford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Olive Branch instead of Oxford?

Olive Branch, MS is 45.2 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study nursing?

Oxford’s median household income of $59,901 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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.

Related Resources

• Online Nursing Programs in Mississippi
• Main Nursing Degree Guide
• Nursing Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.