CNA & LPN programs in Mississippi
19 CNA & LPN programs at 16 Mississippi schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (13 programs), the state median is $40,846 one year after completion, 18% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $11,377.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 14 | $56,685 | $11,377 | $129 |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 25 | $51,124 | – | – |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 42 | $50,210 | $10,500 | $119 |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 21 | $47,933 | $15,387 | $175 |
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 105 | $43,715 | $18,931 | $215 |
| Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 84 | $41,068 | $14,036 | $160 |
| Itawamba Community College | Fulton, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 36 | $40,846 | $8,117 | $92 |
| Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 81 | $40,013 | $20,741 | $236 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | Summit, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 44 | $39,753 | $15,000 | $170 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Booneville, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 35 | $38,495 | $10,500 | $119 |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 72 | $38,284 | $11,005 | $125 |
| Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 122 | $33,978 | $10,251 | $117 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 192 | $33,958 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 13 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
| Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | $26,987 | $307 |
| Mississippi Delta Community College | Moorhead, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 63 | not reported | – | – |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $15,382 | $175 |
| Blue Cliff College-Gulfport | Gulfport, MS | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Mississippi
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Mississippi?
By reported one-year earnings, East Central Community College leads at $56,685 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Mississippi?
The Scorecard lists 19 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Mississippi.