Registered Nursing at University of Missouri-Kansas City
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Kansas City sits in Kansas City, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 159 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 47 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #701 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #868 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 47 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #701 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #868 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 94% women (150) and 6% men (9).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Among the 78 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 92% were women (72) and 8% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Of the 81 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 96% were women (78) and 4% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*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-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. 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.