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Nursing Schools in Missouri

6,569 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Missouri

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,010
Master’s Degree 1,392
Associate Degree 1,387
Post-Master’s Certificate 414
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 414
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 366
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 366
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 366

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Missouri

85,320 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Missouri

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $102,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,452 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,450. The full-time teacher rate is 16%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
672 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, Goldfarb School of Nursing grads earn an average salary of $65,019. 53% of the teachers are full time.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $45,269 after graduation.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
324 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
13,474 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,544. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#5

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
306 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,626 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 74% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,899.

#7

Cox College

Springfield
269 Degrees in Major Awarded
956 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 65% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,490.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,242 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,143. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,709 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,369. Graduates earn an average $36,513 after graduation. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Nursing Careers in MO

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Nurse Practitioners 28% $98,430
Nurse Midwives 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $153,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Allied Health Professions 1,137
Health Sciences & Services 1,081
Medicine 1,012
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,011
Rehabilitation Professions 979
Public Health 888
Communication Sciences 598
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 491

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