RN Programs in Missouri

Did you know that entry-level registered nurses (RNs) in Missouri earn more than the average college graduate? In fact, the median salary for entry-level RNs in Missouri was $77,590 as of this year. There is also a shortage of qualified RNs in Missouri, which means that there are many job opportunities available.

Requirements to Become an RN in Missouri

If you are interested in becoming an RN, you will need to earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program. Missouri has many accredited nursing programs, and any one of them will prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam, which is the RN licensing exam. The NCLEX-RN is a two-part exam that assesses your knowledge and skills as an RN.

After you pass the NCLEX-RN exam, you will need to submit to a criminal background check and pay a licensing fee to obtain your RN license in Missouri.

Accredited RN Programs in Missouri

The following schools have RN programs approved by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration and Board of Nursing:

1. Avila University

   11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145

   (816) 942-8400

2. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

   4483 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

   (314) 454-7055

3. Bolivar Technical College

   1135 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

   (417) 777-5062

4. Central Methodist University

   411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248

   (660) 248-6251

5. Chamberlain University - St. Louis

   11830 Westline Industrial Dr # 106, St. Louis, MO 63146

   (877) 751-5783

6. College of the Ozarks

   100 Opportunity Ave, Hollister, MO 65672

   (417) 334-6411

7. Columbia College

   1001 Rogers St #111, Columbia, MO 65201

   (573) 875-8700

8. Cox College - Springfield

   1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65802

   (417) 269-3401

9. Crowder College - Cassville

   4020 Main St, Cassville, MO 65625

   (417) 847-1706

10. Crowder College - McDonald County

    Jane, Pineville, MO 64856

    (417) 226-6000

11. Crowder College - Neosho

    601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO 64850

    (417) 451-3223

12. Crowder College - Nevada

    600 W Edwards Pl, Nevada, MO 64772

    (417) 667-0518

13. Culver-Stockton College

    1 College Hill, Canton, MO 63435

    (573) 288-6618

14. East Central College

    1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO 63084

    (636) 584-6500

15. East Central College - Rolla

    500 Forum Dr, Rolla, MO 65401

    (573) 466-4100

16. Graceland University

    1401 W Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050

    (816) 833-0524

17. Hannibal-LaGrange University

    2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO 63401

    (573) 221-3675

18. Jefferson College

    1000 Viking Dr, Hillsboro, MO 63050

    (636) 797-3000

19. Lincoln University

    4904 Constitution Ave #3, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

    (573) 329-5160

20. Lincoln University of Missouri

    820 Chestnut St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

    (573) 681-5000

21. Lutheran School of Nursing

    3535 S Jefferson Ave 2nd floor, St. Louis, MO 63118

    (314) 577-5850

22. Maryville University

    650 Maryville University Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141

    (314) 529-9300

23. Metropolitan Community College

    3200 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

    (816) 604-4108

24. Mineral Area College

    5270 Flat River Rd, Park Hills, MO 63601

    (573) 518-2172

25. Missouri Baptist University

    1 College Park Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141

    (314) 434-1115

26. Missouri Southern State University

    3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801

    (866) 818-6778

27. Missouri State University

    901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897

    (417) 836-5000

28. Missouri State University - West Plains

    2715 128 Garfield Ave, West Plains, MO 65775

    (417) 255-7255

29. Missouri Valley College

    500 E College St, Marshall, MO 65340

    (660) 831-4000

30. Missouri Western State University

    4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507

    (816) 271-4200

31. Moberly Area Community College

    101 College Ave, Moberly, MO 65270

    (660) 263-4100

32. North Central Missouri College - Trenton

    1301 Main St, Trenton, MO 64683

    (660) 359-3948

33. Ozarks Technical Community College

    1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65802

    (417) 447-7500

34. Research College of Nursing

    2525 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132

    (816) 995-2800

35. Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences

    1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110

    (816) 932-2367

36. Southeast Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    2001 William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

    (573) 334-6825

37. Southeast Missouri State University

    1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

    (573) 651-2000

38. Southwest Baptist University

    4431 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804

    (417) 820-2069

39. Southwest Baptist University-College of Health Professions

    1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613

    (800) 526-5859

40. St. Charles Community College

    4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 63376

    (636) 922-8000

41. St. Louis College of Health Careers

    1297 N Hwy Dr, Fenton, MO 63026

    (636) 529-0000

42. St. Louis University

    1 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

    (800) 758-3678

43. State Fair Community College

    3201 W 16th St, Sedalia, MO 65301

    (660) 530-5800

44. State Technical College of Missouri

    1 Technology Dr, Linn, MO 65051

    (573) 897-5000

45. Stephens College

    1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215

    (573) 442-2211

46. Three Rivers College

    2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

    (573) 840-9605

47. Truman State University

    100 E Normal Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501

    (660) 785-4000

48. University of Central Missouri

    116 W South St, Warrensburg, MO 64093

    (660) 543-4111

49. University of Missouri

    Rollins St, Columbia, MO

    (573) 882-0277

50. University of Missouri - St. Louis

    1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121

    (314) 516-6066

51. University of Missouri-Kansas City

    2464 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108

    (816) 235-1700

52. William Jewell College

    500 College hill, Liberty, MO 64068

    (816) 781-7700

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Missouri

Missouri RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 9.9% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Missouri earn an average annual salary of $77,590 per year, equivalent to $37.3 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Missouri, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Missouri State Board of Nursing

The Missouri State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Missouri for all nursing-related questions and concerns.