by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Missouri State. This makes it the #547 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri State is $57,213. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,631 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Missouri State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 129 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 65 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 46 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 34 |
