by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
UMKC is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #150 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 95 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 168 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMKC. This makes it the #60 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #51 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 UMKC is $60,748. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UMKC make a median salary of $105,985. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMKC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Of the 105 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UMKC in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students 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 | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 168 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UMKC in 2020-2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 145 |
| Dentistry | 110 |
| Medicine | 104 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 66 |
| Dental Support Services | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
