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Registered Nursing in Missouri

Registered Nursing Schools in Missouri

In 2022-2023, 4,115 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MO.

A Registered Nursing major is the 3rd 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 2,227
Associate Degree 1,479
Master’s Degree 390
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Missouri

There are 72,980 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $65,130, compared to a typical salary of $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
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,548. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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285 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou.

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273 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $13,242. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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#4

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
261 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This private school has an average net price of $21,294. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Cox College

Springfield
232 Degrees in Major Awarded
975 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,124. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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208 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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208 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,748.

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204 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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203 Degrees in Major Awarded
420 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 15%. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Maryville U. An average student at Maryville U will pay a net price of $24,410.

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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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