by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,479 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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Your choice of registered nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.
Cox College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Cox College
Saint Louis Community College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Saint Louis Community College
It's hard to beat Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
It is difficult to beat Southwest Baptist University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Bolivar.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southwest Baptist University
Located in the remote town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from North Central Missouri College
Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Crowder College
Located in the rural area of Linn, STC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from State Technical College of Missouri
Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Three Rivers College
Located in the remote town of Hannibal, HLGU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Hannibal - LaGrange University
SCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Cottleville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from St Charles Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 2,167 |
| Kansas | 275 | 868 |
| Iowa | 200 | 1,152 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 265 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 114 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 287 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 49 |
