by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Missouri-Kansas City compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #585 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,208 a year. This is higher than $75,586, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Kansas City, nursing students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $23,814, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,940 | $30,650 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. Roughly 67% of graduates 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. Roughly 83% of graduates 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from University of Missouri-Kansas City were women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are Asian. About 100% of graduates 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
This nursing program at University of Missouri-Kansas City includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 159 |
| Nursing Practice | 36 |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing | 5 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 2 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 159 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 36 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 5 degrees in pediatric nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 3 degrees in maternal/child health and neonatal nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 3 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 2 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 1 completion in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 1 degree in nursing science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.