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Nursing Schools in Missouri

6,879 students earned Nursing degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

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 3,224
Master’s Degree 1,427
Associate Degree 1,409
Post-Master’s Certificate 400
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 400
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 380
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 380
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 380
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39

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: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Maryville U grads earn an average salary of $47,446. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
627 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Graduates earn an average $61,741 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. In their early career, UMKC grads earn an average salary of $43,346.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
324 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. In their early career, SLU grads earn an average salary of $53,847. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#5

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
306 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,340. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rockhurst. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,571 a year.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year.

#7

Cox College

Springfield
269 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
975 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,049 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,713 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 53% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

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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