by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,409 associate degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Southwest Baptist University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bolivar.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career income of $49,847.
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Cox College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career income of $48,045.
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Columbia College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in nursing. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
Associate recipients from the nursing major at Columbia College get $3,691 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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It is hard to beat Hannibal - LaGrange University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Located in the remote town of Hannibal, HLGU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program state that they receive average early career wages of $51,396.
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Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Bridgeton.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Saint Louis Community College receive $4,999 more than the standard nursing grad.
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Southeast Health is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $50,452 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $52,311 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the remote town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients usually make about $54,276 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City receive $4,528 more than the average nursing grad.
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SCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Cottleville.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $52,173 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in nursing from St Charles Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151 | 2,167 |
| Kansas | 146 | 868 |
| Iowa | 116 | 1,152 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 265 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 114 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 287 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,347 |
| Nursing Practice | 62 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 471 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 367 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 169 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 142 |
| Dental Support Services | 137 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 109 |
| Other Health Professions | 84 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 34 |
| Public Health | 34 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
