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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri

34 Schools Ranked
$9,904 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$11,254 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right 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.

The Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 34 schools in Missouri to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, Missouri
759 Total Awards
$5,216 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,963 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Ozarks Technical Community College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Missouri. OTC is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 759 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend OTC full time pay an average of $5,216 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,368. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from OTC accumulate an average of $12,963 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

One thing to take note of is that OTC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#2

North Central Missouri College

Trenton, Missouri
87 Total Awards
$6,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,823 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Central Missouri College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Trenton, Missouri, and it awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NCMC is $6,240. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,350. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,823 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NCMC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full North Central Missouri College Report

#3

Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, Missouri
71 Total Awards
$6,330 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,173 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Moberly Area Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. MACC is located in Moberly, Missouri and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Missouri who attend MACC full time pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,173 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

MACC 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 fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Moberly Area Community College Report

#4

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, Missouri
99 Total Awards
$5,112 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,671 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at State Fair Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Missouri. Sedalia, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 99 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,112 in tuition and fees if they attend State Fair Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,648. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from State Fair Community College accumulate an average of $12,671 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

One thing to take note of is that State Fair Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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111 Total Awards
$8,858 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Missouri. Cape Girardeau CTC is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 111 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Cape Girardeau CTC accumulate an average of $8,858 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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61 Total Awards
$13,000 Avg Student Debt

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. SLCHC is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fenton, Missouri. It awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,000 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SLCHC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Report

#7

Applied Technology Services

Sunset Hills, Missouri
71 Total Awards
$13,371 Avg Student Debt

Applied Technology Services ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Applied Technology Services is a public institution located in Sunset Hills, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,371 in student loans. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Lutheran School of Nursing

Saint Louis, Missouri
$13,822 Avg Student Debt

Lutheran School of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,822 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#9

Concorde Career Colleges

Kansas City, Missouri
51 Total Awards
$11,745 Avg Student Debt

Concorde Career Colleges ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Concorde Career Colleges is located in Kansas City, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Concorde Career Colleges accumulate an average of $11,745 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Concorde Career Colleges is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#10

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, Missouri
79 Total Awards
$6,210 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,612 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Jefferson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. JeffCo is a small public school situated in Hillsboro, Missouri. It awarded 79 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend JeffCo full time pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,980. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from JeffCo accumulate an average of $13,612 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JeffCo does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
238 Total Awards
$6,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,880 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Three Rivers College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Three Rivers College is a small public school situated in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Three Rivers College is $6,600. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Three Rivers College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#12

South Central Career Center

West Plains, Missouri
49 Total Awards
$9,260 Avg Student Debt

South Central Career Center landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. SCCC is located in West Plains, Missouri and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,260 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Mineral Area College

Park Hills, Missouri
53 Total Awards
$5,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,544 Avg Student Debt

Mineral Area College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Mineral Area College is a small public school located in Park Hills, Missouri that handed out 53 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Missouri who attend MAC full time pay an average of $5,650 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,210. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,544 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mineral Area College Report

#14

Four Rivers Career Center

Washington, Missouri
17 Total Awards
$17,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,419 Avg Student Debt

Four Rivers Career Center ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Located in Washington, Missouri, the very small public school handed out 17 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Four Rivers Career Center does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,295. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Four Rivers Career Center accumulate an average of $12,419 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#15

Cass Career Center

Harrisonville, Missouri
21 Total Awards
$8,379 Avg Student Debt

Cass Career Center ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Cass RIX School District is a public institution located in Harrisonville, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,379 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#15

Franklin Technology Center

Joplin, Missouri
33 Total Awards
$8,572 Avg Student Debt

Franklin Technology Center did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Franklin Technology Center is a very small public school located in Joplin, Missouri that handed out 33 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,572 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Franklin Technology Center Report

#15

Carthage Technical Center

Carthage, Missouri
20 Total Awards
$13,813 Avg Student Debt

Carthage Technical Center came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in Carthage, Missouri, the very small public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,813 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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108 Total Awards
$13,000 Avg Student Debt

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. SLCHC is a private for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,000 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

SLCHC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#19

Bolivar Technical College

Bolivar, Missouri
20 Total Awards
$24,610 Average Tuition & Fees

Bolivar Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Bolivar Technical College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Bolivar, Missouri that handed out 20 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,610 to cover tuition and fees at Bolivar Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Kirksville Area Technical Center

Kirksville, Missouri
21 Total Awards
$7,223 Avg Student Debt

Kirksville Area Technical Center ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list. Kirksville Area Technical Center is a very small public school situated in Kirksville, Missouri. It awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,223 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Lex La-Ray Technical Center

Lexington, Missouri
25 Total Awards
$10,592 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Lex La-Ray Technical Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Lexington, Missouri, the very small public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,592 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

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$9,341 Avg Student Debt

Rolla Technical Institute/Center ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Missouri list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,341 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Full Rolla Technical Institute/Center Report

152 Total Awards
$7,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,019 Avg Student Debt

State Technical College of Missouri landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Linn, Missouri, the small public school handed out 152 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $7,440 in tuition and fees if they attend STC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,320. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from STC accumulate an average of $8,019 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at STC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#24

Saline County Career Center

Marshall, Missouri
21 Total Awards
$11,208 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Saline County Career Center did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Marshall, Missouri, the very small public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SCCC accumulate an average of $11,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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#24

Texas County Technical College

Houston, Missouri
20 Total Awards
$18,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,581 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Texas County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Bolivar Technical College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Houston, Missouri. It awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Bolivar Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,240. 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 $10,581 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

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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