Registered Nursing at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 149 registered nursing degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #110 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #110 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 89% women (133) and 11% men (16).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 145 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 89% were women (129) and 11% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 4 master’s registered nursing graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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.