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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

12 Schools Ranked
$7,454 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,298 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Hannibal - LaGrange University

Hannibal, Missouri
$25,215 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,753 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Hannibal - LaGrange University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri.

HLGU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,215. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,753 in student loans.

HLGU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 27% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$7,095 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,100 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means State Technical College of Missouri is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at STC is $7,095. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,780. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,100 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full State Technical College of Missouri Report

#3

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
$4,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,817 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend State Fair Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend State Fair Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,168. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,817 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that State Fair Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full State Fair Community College Report

#4

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
$6,150 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,314 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Moberly Area Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list.

In-state students pay an average of $6,150 in tuition and fees if they attend MACC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,860. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MACC accumulate an average of $15,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at MACC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

St Charles Community College

Cottleville, Missouri
$5,190 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,653 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at St Charles Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Missouri.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $5,190. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,900. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $22,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full St Charles Community College Report

#6

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
$4,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,017 Avg Student Debt

Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $4,924 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,028. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $18,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OTC. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Ozarks Technical Community College Report

#7

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, Missouri
$5,910 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,264 Avg Student Debt

North Central Missouri College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $5,910 in tuition and fees if they attend NCMC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,020. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,264 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NCMC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

Full North Central Missouri College Report

#8

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri
$6,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,792 Avg Student Debt

Jefferson College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees if they attend JeffCo full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,740. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $17,792 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at JeffCo. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$13,541 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $13,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

MCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City Report

#10

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, Missouri
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,602 Avg Student Debt

Mineral Area College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MAC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,760. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MAC accumulate an average of $11,602 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

MAC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Mineral Area College Report

#11

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
$5,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,585 Avg Student Debt

Crowder College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.

Crowder College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,088. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Crowder College accumulate an average of $9,585 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Crowder College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on Crowder College

#12

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
$6,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,947 Avg Student Debt

Three Rivers College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,510 to cover tuition and fees at Three Rivers College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Three Rivers College accumulate an average of $15,947 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Three Rivers College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Three Rivers College

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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