Nursing at Missouri State University-West Plains
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-West Plains. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-West Plains is in West Plains, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-West Plains
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-West Plains. Among 1,919 students, 662 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 596 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Missouri State University-West Plains
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-West Plains’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #14 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #42 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #194 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #793 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1657 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Missouri State University-West Plains
Students who complete Missouri State University-West Plains’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,250 |
| 2 years | $42,235 |
| 3 years | $44,989 |
| 4 years | $47,953 |
| 5 years | $60,237 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Missouri State University-West Plains earn a median of $47,953, compared with $37,279 for all Missouri State University-West Plains graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Missouri State University-West Plains stands at $13,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Missouri State University-West Plains
This Nursing program at Missouri State University-West Plains breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Missouri State University-West Plains go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.