2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Nursing 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 54 schools in Missouri to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Maryville University of Saint Louis the most popular school in Missouri for nursing students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Nursing majors at Maryville U take out an average of $31,009 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $416, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is a great place for nursing students. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Goldfarb School of Nursing take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $350.
Full Nursing at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Kansas City. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Nursing majors at UMKC take out an average of $30,817 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $251, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Louis.
Nursing majors at SLU take out an average of $26,192 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $493.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rockhurst University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri list. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Rockhurst take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $275.
University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Mizzou take out is $24,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $425.
Cox College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Cox College take out $34,963 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UMSL take out $26,894 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $164.
Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debt load of $27,562.
Read full report on Nursing at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies
Southwest Baptist University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Missouri list. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bolivar.
On average, nursing graduates from Southwest Baptist University take out $30,245 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
Majors Related to Nursing
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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.