Registered Nursing at University of Missouri-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 335 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #133 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1236 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #133 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1236 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #133 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1236 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 90% women (300) and 10% men (35).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 245 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 90% were women (221) and 10% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 196 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 75 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 87% were women (65) and 13% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Of the 7 doctoral registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 31%.*
*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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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