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Best Colleges for Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

29 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

29 Colleges
📍 Missouri
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 29 colleges in Missouri

Cox College
Springfield, Missouri
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 71.4%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$56,867
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Park University
Parkville, Missouri
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,714/yr
Grad earnings
$56,309
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,136/yr
Grad earnings
$45,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,965/yr
Grad earnings
$40,782
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,265/yr
Grad earnings
$39,463
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 1 Fee $20
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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,265/yr
Grad earnings
$39,463
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 1 Fee $20
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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,265/yr
Grad earnings
$39,463
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jul 1 Fee $20
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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,265/yr
Grad earnings
$39,463
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jul 1 Fee $20
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East Central College
Union, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,191/yr
Grad earnings
$36,916
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Crowder College
Neosho, Missouri
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,561/yr
Grad earnings
$35,987
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Registered Nursing in Missouri?
29 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Missouri, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Missouri?
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences leads with median graduate earnings of $60,918 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Missouri have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cox College, Park University, State Technical College of Missouri. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

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