2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Missouri to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
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Our analysis found Saint Louis Community College to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the fairly large public school handed out 204 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saint Louis Community College are $7,155 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,964 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saint Louis Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Louis Community College also took the #3 spot in our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri rankings.
The excellent associate degree programs at East Central College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Missouri. East Central College is a small public school situated in Union, Missouri. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
East Central College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,168 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,037 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at East Central College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Crowder College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Crowder College is a public institution located in Neosho, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 127 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Crowder College are $5,088 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,664 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Crowder College 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 60% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Charles Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. SCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Cottleville, Missouri. It awarded 80 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SCC are $6,900 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
SCC 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 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend State Technical College of Missouri. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in Linn, Missouri, the small public school handed out 16 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at STC are $12,780 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,443 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since STC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, STC is ranked #1 for overall quality in Missouri.
State Fair Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. State Fair Community College is located in Sedalia, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at State Fair Community College are $6,168 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,832 in student loans.
Online courses are available at State Fair Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, North Central Missouri College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Trenton, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.
NCMC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,020 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,303 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you 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.
Missouri State University - West Plains came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in West Plains, Missouri, the small public school awarded 51 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Missouri State West Plains are $8,880 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Missouri State West Plains does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mineral Area College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Park Hills, Missouri, the small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MAC are $6,760 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,081 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at MAC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Jefferson College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Hillsboro, Missouri, the small public school handed out 37 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at JeffCo are $7,740 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,466 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JeffCo. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.
OTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,028 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,198 in student loans.
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.
Moberly Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Moberly Area Community College is a small public school located in Moberly, Missouri that handed out 45 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MACC are $7,860 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,707 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.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree nursing programs. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 91 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MCC are $9,210 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,587 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
MCC also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list, coming in at #5.
Three Rivers College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. This small public school is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and it awarded 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Three Rivers College are $6,510 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,201 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Three Rivers 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 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 62 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia College Missouri are $11,636 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,271 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Columbia College Missouri, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbia College Missouri did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list.
With a ranking of #16, Lincoln University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LU Missouri are $15,360 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $30,813 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LU Missouri. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Hannibal - LaGrange University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Hannibal, Missouri, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at HLGU are $25,215 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,262 in student loans.
HLGU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
HLGU also made our Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list, coming in at #4.
Southwest Baptist University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Bolivar, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Baptist University are $26,060 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Southwest Baptist University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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