Registered Nursing at Missouri State University-West Plains
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Missouri State University-West Plains. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri State University-West Plains is located in West Plains, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-West Plains.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-West Plains
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-West Plains. Of 1,919 students, 662 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 596 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Missouri State University-West Plains
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-West Plains’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #40 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #186 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #785 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1615 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains are 89% women (58) and 11% men (7).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Missouri State University-West Plains
Of the 65 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Missouri State University-West Plains, 89% were women (58) and 11% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-West Plains.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-West Plains, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Missouri State University-West Plains work across a variety of fields. Below 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.