by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #14 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western highly for nursing, coming in at #1,022 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,022 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Missouri | 17 of 50 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 63 of 208 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 82 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri Western State University awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 14 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 51 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 615 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $65,515 a year. This is above $45,904, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,316, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,900 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,235 | $1,235 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Western granted 82 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
