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Registered Nursing Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 4,185 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Missouri

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,448
Associate Degree 1,327
Master’s Degree 380
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 72,980 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Missouri

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $65,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
309 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
13,474 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,234 a year.

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,864 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 91% of students get financical aid.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

#4

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
261 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,626 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 61% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,483 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Cox College

Springfield
232 Degrees in Major Awarded
956 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,490.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,698 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,462.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,709 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,369. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

204 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,910 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 86% of students get financical aid. 49% of the teachers are full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
389 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,112 a year. 47% of the teachers are full time.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,450. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Registered Nursing Careers in MO

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Nursing Research & Other 626
Family Practice Nursing 597
Mental Health Nursing 374
Nursing Practice 266
Critical Care Nursing 156
Geriatric Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 114
School Nursing 82

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