Nursing at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #25 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1120 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,213 |
| 2 years | $58,157 |
| 3 years | $61,542 |
| 4 years | $67,437 |
| 5 years | $117,200 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $67,437, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $26,631.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
The Nursing program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 149 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 57 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.