Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Missouri State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Missouri State University is in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Southeast Missouri State University
Online coursework is an option at Southeast Missouri State University. Among 9,501 students, 1,841 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,981 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southeast Missouri State University
Use these rankings to compare Southeast Missouri State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #12 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #20 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #53 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #90 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #849 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1015 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #12 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #20 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #53 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #90 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #849 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1015 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University
Those who finish Southeast Missouri State University’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 | $59,369 |
| 2 years | $57,140 |
| 3 years | $59,662 |
| 4 years | $67,963 |
| 5 years | $76,051 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southeast Missouri State University report median earnings of $67,963, compared with $54,353 for all Southeast Missouri State University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Southeast Missouri State University stands at $26,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southeast Missouri State University
The Nursing program at Southeast Missouri State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 74 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Southeast Missouri State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.