2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Missouri with 6,840 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Missouri to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Webster University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Maryville University of Saint Louis is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 16 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rockhurst University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
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Cox College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Research College of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Research College of Nursing is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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