Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Central. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Central among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #778 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 778 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Missouri | 9 of 50 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 of 209 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Central, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Missouri conferred 50 master’s degrees in nursing.
Central ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 9 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 333 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Central are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Central granted 50 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Central. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 97 |
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