by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #479 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 228 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 444 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 479 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Missouri State. This makes it the #547 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,183 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,325 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 111 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 67 |
| Allied Health Professions | 62 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 62 |
| Public Health | 50 |