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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)

Hannibal-LaGrange University

Private nonprofitUniversityHannibal, MO

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a private nonprofit university in Hannibal, MO. It reported 28 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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Jefferson College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHillsboro, MO

Jefferson College is a public community / two-year college in Hillsboro, MO. It reported 79 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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Kirksville Area Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionKirksville, MO

Kirksville Area Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Kirksville, MO. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Lex La-Ray Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionLexington, MO

Lex La-Ray Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Lexington, MO. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Lincoln University campus

Lincoln University

PublicUniversityJefferson City, MO

Lincoln University is a public university in Jefferson City, MO. It reported 42 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN, MSN (candidate)

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Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 918 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKansas City, MO

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is a public community / two-year college in Kansas City, MO. It reported 101 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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Mineral Area College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePark Hills, MO

Mineral Area College is a public community / two-year college in Park Hills, MO. It reported 73 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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Missouri Baptist University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

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Missouri Southern State University

PublicUniversityJoplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University is a public university in Joplin, MO. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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Missouri State University-Springfield

PublicUniversitySpringfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public university in Springfield, MO. It reported 225 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Missouri State University-West Plains

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWest Plains, MO

Missouri State University-West Plains is a public community / two-year college in West Plains, MO. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Missouri Valley College campus

Missouri Valley College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMarshall, MO

Missouri Valley College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Marshall, MO. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

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Missouri Western State University campus

Missouri Western State University

PublicUniversitySaint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University is a public university in Saint Joseph, MO. It reported 93 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Moberly Area Community College campus

Moberly Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMoberly, MO

Moberly Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Moberly, MO. It reported 123 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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North Central Missouri College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTrenton, MO

North Central Missouri College is a public community / two-year college in Trenton, MO. It reported 188 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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Northwest Missouri State University campus

Northwest Missouri State University

PublicUniversityMaryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University is a public university in Maryville, MO. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

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Ozarks Technical Community College campus

Ozarks Technical Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSpringfield, MO

Ozarks Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Springfield, MO. It reported 117 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Park University campus

Park University

Private nonprofitUniversityParkville, MO

Park University is a private nonprofit university in Parkville, MO. It reported 26 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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Pike-Lincoln Technical Center

PublicSpecialized institutionEolia, MO

Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is a public specialized institution in Eolia, MO. It reported 22 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.