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Nursing Schools in Missouri

6,879 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 291 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

In this state, there are 85,320 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $102,470, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 15% of the teachers are full time.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
627 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Goldfarb School of Nursing grads earn an average salary of $61,741.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $43,346 after graduation. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Saint Louis University

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

61% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,039. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Rockhurst University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,571 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,683 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Mizzou will pay a net price of $16,559.

#7

Cox College

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,078 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

249 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,713 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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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