Nursing at University of Missouri-Kansas City
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Among 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #729 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #877 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #729 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #877 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #729 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #877 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Those who finish University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,021 |
| 2 years | $79,471 |
| 3 years | $81,138 |
| 4 years | $88,208 |
| 5 years | $96,906 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City report median earnings of $88,208, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City is $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Missouri-Kansas City
This Nursing program at University of Missouri-Kansas City offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 159 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 2 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
| School Nursing | 5 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Missouri-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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