Best Online Nursing Programs in Pascagoula, MS (2026)

Pascagoula, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,650 to $15,171 per year for indexed programs. Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $230,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Pascagoula

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Pascagoula. Distances are calculated from Pascagoula city center.

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

Nursing Wages Near Pascagoula

Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

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.

Pascagoula at a Glance

Other Pascagoula-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Biloxi, MS – 24.6 mi away (45,975 pop)
• Gulfport, MS – 31.2 mi away (222,131 pop)
• Prichard, AL – 37.6 mi away (22,185 pop)
• Slidell, LA – 73.7 mi away (94,320 pop)
• Hattiesburg, MS – 79.3 mi away (81,995 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Pascagoula, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pascagoula. The closest is Bishop State Community College in Mobile, AL (37.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Delta College-Slidell Campus (74.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pascagoula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pascagoula are: Nurse Anesthetist ($230,160), Nurse Practitioner ($128,150), Registered Nurse ($78,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?

Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study nursing?

Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula 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.