Nursing at Missouri Southern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Missouri Southern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri Southern State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Southern State University. Among 4,147 students, 868 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,687 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Missouri Southern State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #30 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #61 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #894 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1379 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Missouri Southern State University
Those who finish Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,753 |
| 2 years | $54,515 |
| 3 years | $54,231 |
| 4 years | $57,652 |
| 5 years | $66,025 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $57,652, compared with $44,666 for all Missouri Southern State University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Missouri Southern State University comes in at $25,774.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Missouri Southern State University
The Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Missouri Southern State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.