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Top Nursing Schools in Missouri

This page lists 66 schools in Missouri that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 28 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 23 associate degree (ADN), 37 bachelor's (BSN), 18 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 36 public, 25 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit. 31 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Saint Louis (7), Kansas City (6), Springfield (4) and Cape Girardeau (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (66)

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionKirksville, MO

A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Kirksville, MO. It reported 3 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

Doctorate

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Applied Tech

PublicSpecialized institutionSunset Hills, MO

Applied Tech is a public specialized institution in Sunset Hills, MO. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Avila University campus

Avila University

Private nonprofitUniversityKansas City, MO

Avila University is a private nonprofit university in Kansas City, MO. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing campus

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSaint Louis, MO

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 267 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

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Bolivar Technical College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBolivar, MO

Bolivar Technical College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Bolivar, MO. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center is a public community / two-year college in Cape Girardeau, MO. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Private nonprofitUniversityFayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private nonprofit university in Fayette, MO. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

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Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences campus

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Private nonprofitUniversityFayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a private nonprofit university in Fayette, MO. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Chamberlain University-Missouri

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSt. Louis, MO

Chamberlain University-Missouri is a private for-profit specialized institution in St. Louis, MO. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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College of the Ozarks

Private nonprofitFour-year collegePoint Lookout, MO

College of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit four-year college in Point Lookout, MO. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Columbia College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeColumbia, MO

Columbia College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Columbia, MO. It reported 97 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Concorde Career College-Kansas City

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionKansas City, MO

Concorde Career College-Kansas City is a private for-profit specialized institution in Kansas City, MO. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Cox College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSpringfield, MO

Cox College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Springfield, MO. It reported 283 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Crowder College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNeosho, MO

Crowder College is a public community / two-year college in Neosho, MO. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Culver-Stockton College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeCanton, MO

Culver-Stockton College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Canton, MO. It reported 7 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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East Central College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeUnion, MO

East Central College is a public community / two-year college in Union, MO. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Evangel University campus

Evangel University

Private nonprofitUniversitySpringfield, MO

Evangel University is a private nonprofit university in Springfield, MO. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Fontbonne University campus

Fontbonne University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Fontbonne University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 6 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Four Rivers Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionWashington, MO

Four Rivers Career Center is a public specialized institution in Washington, MO. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

PublicSpecialized institutionJoplin, MO

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education is a public specialized institution in Joplin, MO. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Before you apply in Missouri

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Missouri. See online coursework and clinical requirements.