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2024 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri

21 Colleges in Missouri
1,347 Associate Degrees
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 21 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,347 associate degrees in registered nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri Your choice of registered nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.

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The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Missouri.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Registered Nursing in Missouri

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Missouri Schools for an Associate in Registered Nursing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Southwest Baptist University if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Bolivar.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southwest Baptist University

2
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Cox College
Springfield, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Annual Graduates

Cox College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Cox College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Cox College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Hannibal - LaGrange University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the town of Hannibal, HLGU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Hannibal - LaGrange University

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
204 Annual Graduates

Saint Louis Community College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Saint Louis Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Southeast Health is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Crowder College
Neosho, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
127 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Crowder College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from North Central Missouri College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Annual Graduates

SCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Cottleville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from St Charles Community College

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Jefferson City, LU Missouri is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Lincoln University

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 299 2,167
Kansas 275 868
Iowa 200 1,152
Nebraska 163 265
South Dakota 148 114
North Dakota 144 287

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

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