2023 Best Value Nursing 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Missouri to see which 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 Schools in Missouri
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Our 2023 rankings named Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies the best value school in Missouri for nursing students working on their degree. Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fayette, Missouri that handed out 249 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CMU CGES are $6,720 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,044 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CMU CGES, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,784 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, CMU CGES is ranked #3 for overall quality in Missouri.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means State Fair Community College is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Sedalia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 104 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at State Fair Community College are $6,168 per year. On average, students take out $17,830 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from State Fair Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,167 during the early years of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri list. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 204 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Saint Louis Community College are $7,155 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,429 in student loans.After graduating from Saint Louis Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,950 during the early years of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri list. East Central College is a small public school situated in Union, Missouri. It awarded 44 degrees in 2020-2021.
East Central College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,168 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $18,914 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, East Central College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,406 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Ozarks Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 141 degrees in 2020-2021.
OTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,028 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,769 in student loans.After graduating from OTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,979 during the early years of their career.
St Charles Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. SCC is located in Cottleville, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 93 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SCC are $6,900 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,289 in student loans. During the early years of their career, SCC graduates make an average of $34,388 annually.
Crowder College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. Crowder College is a small public school located in Neosho, Missouri that handed out 140 degrees in 2020-2021.
Crowder College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,088 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,637 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Crowder College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,800 during the early year of their career.
North Central Missouri College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #8 on the list. NCMC is located in Trenton, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 174 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NCMC are $7,020 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,695 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, NCMC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,982 during the early year of their career.
State Technical College of Missouri ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri list. State Technical College of Missouri is a small public school located in Linn, Missouri that handed out 36 degrees in 2020-2021.
STC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,780 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,627 in student loans. During the early years of their career, STC graduates make an average of $39,731 annually.
Moberly Area Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Moberly Area Community College is a small public school located in Moberly, Missouri that handed out 103 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MACC are $7,860 per year. On average, students take out $15,576 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MACC graduates make an average of $38,389 annually.
Missouri State University - West Plains landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Missouri State West Plains is located in West Plains, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Missouri State West Plains are $8,880 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Missouri State West Plains graduates make an average of $34,623 annually.
Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 180 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri State are $16,498 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,043 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Missouri State graduates make an average of $40,472 annually.
Jefferson College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. JeffCo is located in Hillsboro, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 degrees to qualified students.
JeffCo undergraduate students pay an average of $7,740 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,931 in student loans. During the early years of their career, JeffCo graduates make an average of $37,846 annually.
Mineral Area College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #13 on the list. This small public school is located in Park Hills, Missouri, and it awarded 75 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MAC are $6,760 a year. On average, students take out $14,584 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from MAC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,740 during the early years of their career.
Truman State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This small public school is located in Kirksville, Missouri, and it awarded 55 degrees in 2020-2021.
Truman State undergraduate students pay an average of $16,410 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,434 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Truman State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,772 during the early years of their career.
Truman State also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in Missouri list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. MCC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 93 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MCC are $9,210 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,233 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MCC graduates make an average of $40,267 annually.
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 108 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Missouri State University are $15,285 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,914 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $144.After graduating from Southeast Missouri State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,626 during the early years of their career.
University of Central Missouri came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. UCM is a public institution located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 180 degrees in 2020-2021.
UCM undergraduate students pay an average of $16,815 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $168. Once they receive their degree, UCM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,823 during the early year of their career.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UCM also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in Missouri list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Missouri Western State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. This small public school is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and it awarded 101 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Missouri Western are $15,550 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,913 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Missouri Western, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,250 during the early years of their career.
Missouri Southern State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri Southern is located in Joplin, Missouri and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 degrees to qualified students.
Missouri Southern undergraduate students pay an average of $15,896 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $23,992 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Missouri Southern, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,614 during the early years of their career.
University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #21 on the list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 285 degrees in 2020-2021.
Mizzou undergraduate students pay an average of $30,450 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,797 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $398. Once they receive their degree, Mizzou graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,901 during the early year of their career.
Mizzou also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in Missouri list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Missouri list. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the fairly large public school awarded 351 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UMKC are $28,023 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,022 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $184, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMKC graduates make an average of $57,524 annually.
Webster University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #23 on the list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 172 students in 2020-2021.
Webster undergraduate students pay an average of $28,700 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,185 in student loans.After graduating from Webster, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,709 during the early years of their career.
Webster did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Nursing Schools in Missouri list.
Three Rivers College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Three Rivers College is a small public school situated in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It awarded 100 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Three Rivers College are $6,510 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,574 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Three Rivers College graduates make an average of $28,775 annually.
Lincoln University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #25 on the list. Lincoln University is a small public school located in Jefferson City, Missouri that handed out 43 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LU Missouri are $15,360 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,949 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $153 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, LU Missouri graduates make an average of $38,660 annually.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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