by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 23 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #1,346 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,346 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Missouri | 26 of 50 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 112 of 208 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 145 |
| Associate’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cox College awarded 145 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 18 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 71 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 741 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences report a median salary of $66,295 a year. This is lower than $74,705, the median for all majors at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences, nursing students accumulate a median of $31,948 in student loans. This is above $28,794, the typical median for all majors at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $11,772 |
| Fees | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cox College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences awarded 145 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cox College handed out 107 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri | 11 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 50 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 719 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cox College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences granted 107 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
