by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 12 schools (Master’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 #1,363 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,363 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Missouri | 26 of 50 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 114 of 209 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cox College awarded 29 master’s degrees in nursing.
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 12 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 34 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 398 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences are White. Roughly 90% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences conferred 21 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences granted 8 master’s completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cox College awarded 2 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is not yet ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences identified as women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences are White. About 100% 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 professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences awarded 2 professional certificate degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Lester L Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 145 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Nursing | 107 |