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Registered Nursing Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 4,455 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MO.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,586
Associate Degree 1,347
Master’s Degree 415
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Missouri

72,980 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Missouri

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $65,130 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Saint Louis University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,702.

#4

Rockhurst University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,340. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Rockhurst.

#5

Cox College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. An average student at Southwest Baptist University will pay a net price of $17,291. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,503 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
420 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,390 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,290. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

Registered Nursing Careers in MO

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing Research & Other 626
Family Practice Nursing 597
Mental Health Nursing 374
Nursing Practice 266
Critical Care Nursing 156
Geriatric Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 114
School Nursing 82

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