Nursing at Missouri Western State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Missouri Western State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Missouri Western State University is in Saint Joseph, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 nursing degrees were granted at Missouri Western State University.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri Western State University
Distance learning is available at Missouri Western State University. Among 3,716 students, 328 (9%) studied exclusively online and 1,585 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Missouri Western State University
Use these rankings to compare Missouri Western State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #14 of 49 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #16 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #58 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #67 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #893 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #900 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Missouri Western State University
Those who finish Missouri Western State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,395 |
| 2 years | $57,643 |
| 3 years | $57,081 |
| 4 years | $65,515 |
| 5 years | $72,447 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Missouri Western State University earn a median of $65,515, compared with $45,904 for all Missouri Western State University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Missouri Western State University comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Missouri Western State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Missouri Western State University are 85% women (79) and 15% men (14).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Missouri Western State University
Of the 82 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Missouri Western State University, 83% were women (68) and 17% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Western State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri Western State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Missouri Western State University
Of the 10 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Missouri Western State University, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Missouri Western State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Missouri Western State University
This Nursing program at Missouri Western State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Missouri Western State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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
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