Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Missouri-Columbia stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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University of Missouri-Columbia is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #174 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $73,470 a year. This is higher than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 196 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
This nursing program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 335 |
| Nursing Practice | 41 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 335 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Missouri-Columbia granted 41 completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 1 completion in adult health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.