Nursing at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
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Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Columbia’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #258 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1248 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #258 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1248 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #29 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #134 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #258 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1248 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $61,850 |
| 2 years | $65,512 |
| 3 years | $68,612 |
| 4 years | $73,470 |
| 5 years | $88,904 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia take home a median $73,470, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia is $23,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia
This Nursing program at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 335 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 41 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.