Registered Nursing at Missouri Southern State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Missouri Southern State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri Southern State University sits in Joplin, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 registered nursing degrees were granted at Missouri Southern State University.
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Studying Online at Missouri Southern State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Southern State University. Of 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
Rankings can help you compare Missouri Southern State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #29 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #61 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #128 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #885 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1342 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri Southern State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri Southern State University are 90% women (19) and 10% men (2).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Missouri Southern State University
Of the 21 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Missouri Southern State University, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Southern State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.