by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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UMKC was ranked #235 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 168 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMKC. This makes it the #60 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $71,150. 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 UMKC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,720 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 80 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMKC, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UMKC make a median salary of $121,441. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UMKC. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 147 |
| Dentistry | 109 |
| Medicine | 100 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 60 |
| Dental Support Services | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.