Nursing at Cox College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Cox College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cox College is located in Springfield, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 283 nursing degrees were awarded at Cox College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cox College
Online coursework is an option at Cox College. Among 724 students, 250 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 328 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cox College
Use these rankings to compare Cox College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #27 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1336 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cox College
Graduates of Cox College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,536 |
| 2 years | $56,535 |
| 3 years | $59,540 |
| 4 years | $66,295 |
| 5 years | $79,161 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Cox College earn a median of $66,295, compared with $74,705 for all Cox College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Cox College stands at $31,948.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Cox College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Cox College are 90% women (255) and 10% men (28).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Cox College
Among the 107 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Cox College, 92% were women (98) and 8% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cox College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cox College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Cox College
Among the 145 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Cox College, 91% were women (132) and 9% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cox College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 121 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 14% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Cox College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Cox College
Of the 29 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Cox College, 79% were women (23) and 21% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cox College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Cox College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cox College
This Nursing program at Cox College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 252 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 21 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Cox College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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