The birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tennessee Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Jefferson Davis, and Brett Favre, Mississippi has been the residence of a number of influential Americans proud to call the Deep South home. Mississippians in Biloxi, Tupelo, Columbus, and elsewhere enjoy great festivals and outdoor activities year-round in a state with a cost of living 10% lower than the national average.
Now's a great time to consider a new career in Mississippi, with medical occupations, such as nursing, in high demand from Gulfport to Greenville. There's a current nursing vacancy rate of 7.7% in Mississippi. Organizations like The Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce are uniting with nursing schools, healthcare facilities, and policy makers to attract and retain qualified nurses to the Mississippi healthcare sector.
Nursing is just one of several medical career opportunities in Mississippi. At Virginia College in Jackson, you can train for a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant, Medical Coder, Massage Therapist, or other health care professional. Review the list of schools we have compiled, and select one that best fits your needs.
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(Jackson) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding: Medical Reimbursement, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration and Assisting , Therapeutic Massage | ![]() |
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Sources:
Mississippi Development Authority
Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce