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Top PhD Programs in Missouri

Research doctorates in nursing science.

5 schools in Missouri reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

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

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5 schools

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

Schools (5)

Saint Louis University campus

Saint Louis University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 284 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Missouri-Columbia campus

University of Missouri-Columbia

PublicUniversityColumbia, MO

University of Missouri-Columbia is a public university in Columbia, MO. It reported 377 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

PublicUniversityKansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public university in Kansas City, MO. It reported 210 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Missouri-St Louis campus

University of Missouri-St Louis

PublicUniversitySaint Louis, MO

University of Missouri-St Louis is a public university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 167 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Washington University in St Louis

Private nonprofitUniversitySt. Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is a private nonprofit university in St. Louis, MO. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

PhD

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