Mississippi Healthcare Overview

Mississippi is in the same position as many other states with their healthcare industry not producing enough trained professionals to fill all of their available job openings. Unlike many other states, during 2002, Mississippi started actively working on solutions to their healthcare industry shortage problems in hopes of stopping a larger shortage problem from happening as the baby-boom generation continues to retire over the next 15 years.

Mississippi is a state that is experiencing baby-boom retirements in their healthcare industry. As these long-time healthcare workers are leaving the profession, many highly desirable positions are opening up for people with the right training to step into. Rapid career advancements are possible in this state as their healthcare industry continues to expand to accommodate their rapidly growing retirement community.

While Mississippi is actively working on solutions to their healthcare industry shortage problems, many shortage areas still exist today that hold employment options for those who have the training necessary to handle positions in medical, dental, mental health, senior services, health technology areas, and health related education fields.

The future outlook for those interested in Mississippi healthcare employment is cheery. With the baby-boom generation causing the need for expanded Mississippi healthcare services, industry jobs in all manner of healthcare services are going to be available long into the future. The baby-boom generation born between 1940 and 1959 is the largest age-group in the United States. This retirement community is guaranteeing a secure future for all people choosing to enter into a healthcare career.

Online Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

New England College Online is well known for excellence and is considered to be among the best accredited online colleges and universities. The institution has been awarded with regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC).

Campus Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Accreditation  

Southern Careers Institute takes formal recognition seriously, and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Southern Careers Institute is also recognized and approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Veterans Administration, as well as other federal and state agencies.

Accreditation  

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Accreditation  

National Career Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) as a branch location of Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara, California.

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
  • California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.

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Medical Assistant
$25,577 - $32,483
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
$22,460 - $41,000
Athletic Trainers
$31,989 - $46,523
Audiologist
$47,500 - $62,307
Dental Assistant
$31,989 - $46,523
Dental Hygienist
$51,140 - $66,800
Pharmacy Technician
$20,500 - $30,700
Phlebotomist
$20,940 - $30,020
Physical Therapist
$54,883 - $71,352
Veterinarian Technologist
$20,560 - $31,520
Chiropractor
$45,000-$100,000
Family and General Practitioner
$120,000-$75,000
Internist
$120,000-$160,000
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$60,000-$100,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
$200,000
Prosthodontist
$140,000
Speech-Language Pathologist
$51,367-$76,180
Optometrist
$81,110
Orthodontist
$142,000
Orthotist and Prosthetist
$50,000
Pathologist
$55,000 - $1,40,000
Pediatrician
$95,416 - $1,24,571
Pharmacist
$69,922 - $99,839
Podiatrist
$70,638 - $1,30,703
Psychiatrist
$1,30,000 - $1,60,000
Radiation Therapist
$70,000
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