2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, nursing students earned 6,840 degrees and certificates from a Missouri school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri
Check out the nursing doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Missouri Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Webster University the best school in Missouri for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maryville University of Saint Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the # 3 spot on the list. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Louis University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 8 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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