by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,427 master's degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Maryville U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $93,862.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis University is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $83,242.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Saint Louis University
University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.
Those nursing students who get their master's degree from University of Missouri - Kansas City receive $10,619 more than the typical nursing graduate.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Webster University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Webster University get an earnings boost of around $56,089 above the average income of nursing graduates.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Webster University
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Missouri - Columbia
Goldfarb School of Nursing is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Saint Louis.
After graduating, nursing master's recipients usually make about $97,123 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing from Rockhurst University
Research College of Nursing is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Kansas City.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $95,700 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Research College of Nursing
Located in the town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $92,344 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from University of Central Missouri
Cox College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Springfield.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $93,283.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Cox CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 174 | 5,092 |
| Iowa | 154 | 317 |
| Kansas | 149 | 134 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 214 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 60 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 44 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 416 |
| Public Health | 392 |
| Allied Health Professions | 341 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 268 |
| Communication Sciences | 252 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 232 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 170 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 49 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 32 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 30 |
