Nursing Schools In Missouri

Nursing classes faculty can choose to work at one of 58 accredited nursing schools in Missouri. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the nursing academic community in Missouri, and the future trends in nursing training at the following levels:

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Missouri Vs. National Nursing Employment

Missouri	129,800
National	5,150,780

Approximately 3% of the country's nursing professionals work in Missouri state.

Employment Growth for Nursing professionals In Missouri

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
116,310	114,790	120,800	126,010	129,800

Yellow: Actual Values

Nursing is a growing field in Missouri. In 2010 there were 13,490 more nursing professionals working in Missouri than there were in 2006. Thus, in Missouri, this field has grown by 12% in four years. This growth is faster than the national trend for nursing professionals which shows a 7% increase in the number of nursing professionals working around the nation.

Nursing VS. All Professions salaries in Missouri

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$54,288	$59,110	$53,082	$50,126	$50,346
$43,489	$45,096	$45,354	$45,661	$46,263

Light Blue: Nursing
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to nursing professionals are declining in Missouri. The mean salary for nursing professionals in 2006 was $54,288 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $50,346 per year.

Salary percentiles for Nursing professionals in Missouri

10th percentile	$29,124
25th percentile	$38,358
50th percentile	$47,706
75th percentile	$59,128
90th percentile	$74,346

This represents a decline in salaries of 8%. This decline is quite different from state trends for all professionals. In the state of Missouri, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of nursing. The pay differential between the highest paid nursing professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 155%

Average Salaries for Nursing professionals and related professions in Missouri

BSN	$59,140
Forensic Nursing	$67,415
Gerontology	$60,618
Nursing	$50,346
RN to BSN	$59,140

In Missouri, nursing professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Nursing programs available for each degree type for all schools in Missouri

associate	28
bachelor	34
master	21
doctor	5
Certificate	47
Total	135

The number of students graduating from the 58 accredited nursing schools in Missouri is increasing. In 2006, 76 students graduated from nursing courses in Missouri. And in 2010, 5,502 students graduated.

This represents a 7139% increase in the number of nursing degree or certificate school graduates in Missouri state. 35% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in nursing.

Nursing Faculty Salaries in Missouri

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